What does ‘Brexit’ mean for Malaysia and palm oil?
On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU). According to the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, this meant not only the UK’s regaining its sovereign authority, but also for the country re-emerging “as a campaigner for global free trade”. Firstly, this is reflected in the fact that, since ‘Brexit’ day, […]
The European Union prepares to set new maximum levels for 3-MCPD and its esters in palm oil – Part 2
The controversial ‘split level’ approach Section 4 of the Annex to the draft Regulation sets the new maximum levels (in μg/kg) of 3-MCPD, 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and glycidyl fatty acid esters in vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for […]
The European Union prepares to set new maximum levels for 3-MCPD and its esters in palm oil – Part 1
In the EU, palm oil might soon be subject to strict maximum levels for certain process contaminants. More specifically, the EU is currently in the process of setting new maximum levels for 3-MCPD and its esters in vegetable oils and fats and fish oils, infant formula and follow-on formula, and foods for special medical purposes […]
Key Issues Affecting Palm Oil In The EU And In EU Member States In 2020 And Beyond
The following are the key issues affecting palm oil in the EU, in EU Member States and in other European countries during 2020 and beyond. 1. The EU’s Renewable Energy Sources Directive The key development in 2019, and which will likely continue to play an important role in the 2020 and beyond, is the EU’s […]
MPOC Response on EU Deforestation Legislation
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) represents the interests of the Malaysian palm oil producers, exporters, end users and consumers worldwide. MPOC looks with interest and cooperative spirit to the EU’s legislative initiative on “Minimising the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on the EU market”, hoping that the consultative […]