AreaMalaysia
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityPalm oil
Date01/03/2019
Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing
Policy InstrumentFood labelling
DescriptionAdvised companies participating in public distribution of palm oil at controlled prices to add pro-palm oil labels on product packages, as part of a year-long campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness of the commoditys beneficial properties.
NotesMinistry officials advised companies participating in the distribution of palm oil at controlled prices to add pro-palm oil labels on product packages, as part of a year-long government campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness of the commoditys perceived benefits. The initiative is aimed at counterweighing the arrival of imported food products carrying palm oil free labels on domestic markets.
