EU-Malaysia To Work Together on EUDR Implementation, MSPO Certification Scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) will continue to work closely together on the implementation of the forthcoming EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), and how the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification provides readiness and assurances under EUDR for supply chain partners and regulators in the EU.
The two parties also agreed to renew their efforts to ensure the current positive trade flows between Malaysia and the EU will continue uninterrupted.
"Both parties wish for continued fruitful cooperation to ensure legality and sustainability of key commodities through the Joint Task Force on EUDR that was established in 2023," according to a joint statement released by the Ministry of Plantations and Commodities.
EU’s Commissioner for Environment and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius and Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Abdul Ghani discussed the EUDR and the role of MSPO via a virtual conference on April 24, 2024.
During the session, the commissioner commended Malaysia’s efforts to bring deforestation levels down to unprecedented low levels, and acknowledged Malaysia’s commitment to certified sustainable commodity production.
The EU remains an important market for sustainably produced Malaysian commodities.
Sinkevičius stressed the EU’s readiness to continue working jointly with Malaysia towards enhancing deforestation-free supply chains.
"In this context, the EU will support the nationally-mandated sustainable production of Malaysian palm oil in compliance with EUDR requirements," he said.
Meanwhile, Johari highlighted the MSPO certification scheme's major role in strengthening efforts to meet EUDR requirements, which include global sustainability requirements; namely traceability, deforestation-free, legitimate land title and good labour practices.
The minister stressed that Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to attaining sustainability targets and adhering to global standards.
-- BERNAMA
