And now, they are throwing the ball into our court and telling the world to boycott our palm oil. They say palm oil must be sustainable and that land conversion for agricultural use must not adversely impact the environment. Demand for sustainability must be met and dealt with to enable Europe and other wealthy countries to use certified palm oil. Some say certification of sustainable palm oil is always seen as just another requirement to gain access to the European market. Over the years, various certification schemes have been set up to ensure sustainable cultivation of oil palm and production of palm oil.

Source: New Strait Times January 18, 2020 16:17 UTC