Singling out palm oil as high-risk is unfair, says minister
Teresa Kok says the European Commission will table a delegated act in the European Parliament next month that aims to restrict and ban palm oil biofuel in the EU by 2030. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 13, 2019.
PRIMARY Industries Minister Teresa Kok says it is unfair for the European Commission to single out palm oil as a high indirect land-use change risk and soy as a low ILUC change risk.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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