MSPO In A Deforestation-Free Palm Oil Supply Chain
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MSPO Logo Usage, Eco-labelling, and No Palm Oil Campaign
The MSPO logo stands as a beacon for responsible production, promoting transparency and accountability in the supply chain and fostering positive environmental, societal, and economic impacts.
The First Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certified Facility in the People’s Republic of China
The Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) would like to congratulate Grand Oils & Fats (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. (GIHDG) as the first facility outside of Malaysia and in the People’s Republic of China to be certified with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain Certification Standard (MSPO SCCS) since 21 October 2022.
MSPO Certified Products for the World
On 24th April 2022, one container holding 1,318 pieces of Crescent 20L Pure Vegetable Oil Jerry Can had been exported to Cebu, Philippines. While sales from Malaysia to the Philippines may seem rather routine and unexciting, this shipment actually represents a very significant milestone for MPOCC.
Forced Labour in Malaysian Palm Oil Industry
In Malaysia, forced labour allegations are generally linked to the recruitment and employment of migrant workers or workers from rural areas.
Covid 19 - An Overview of Labour Shortage Issues in the Oil Palm Industry
As of April 2020, 337,000 migrant workers are from the oil palm industry and most of them are from Indonesia, where 80% of the workforce returned to their hometowns.
Principle 2 of The Revised MSPO Standards MS2530:2022 - Transparency
Transparency refers to an organisation's commitment to be transparent and upfront in its business dealings to build trust and demonstrate the value it provides. It may lead to improved communication, involvement, and cooperation, as well as more informed decision-making.