Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil to be aligned with international standards

In Malaysia, the Malaysian Reserve newspaper reports that together with stakeholders, the palm oil board is reviewing the sustainability standards within the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme to align it with stricter international schemes as well as traceability. Malaysian palm oil regularly comes under fire for weak sustainability criteria so with the European market at risk due to its poor credentials, the MSPO is working to tighten up its standards as a diplomatic tool to keep the conversation going.