Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Your go-to guide for understanding the palm oil industry and gaining insights into sustainability, environmental impact, and industry practices.





  • Malaysia as a Low-Risk Country - Recognising Malaysia’s sustainability and forest conservation efforts/policies and commitments in EUDR’s Country Benchmarking System
  • National Schemes Recognition - EU’s recognition of Malaysia’s national sustainability certification scheme: The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) as a pathway towards meeting the EUDR requirements
  • Smallholders Exemption - Ensuring that Malaysia’s smallholders are exempted from the EUDR requirements

MPOC EFI Webinar
MPOC collaborated with the European Forest Institute (EFI) and key stakeholders to discuss preparations, challenges, and solutions for EU operators and Malaysian exporters to comply with the EUDR.

She urged the EU to promptly address the lack of guidance and uncertainties faced by the Malaysian palm oil industry before the EUDR enforcement date of 1 January 2025. She reaffirmed the industry’s readiness to collaborate with the EU to address these uncertainties and bottlenecks