Government decisions, export levies and taxes, EU legislation, blending mandates and product standards.
Activists in Sri Lanka warn of a Ministry of Finance plot to lift the 2021 palm oil import ban, citing major risks to public health and food safety standards.
Works Minister Nanta Linggi warns 58,000 Sarawak smallholders face EUDR market exclusion and urges urgent land titling to ensure traceability and compliance.
Iraq officially regains full membership in the International Olive Council during a ceremony in Madrid, signaling new opportunities for olive oil trade and investment.
Pakistan's Ministry of Planning reports quality failures in 75% of refined palm oil and 48% of vanaspati ghee samples, prompting nationwide regulatory action.
Jordan expects a 30,000-ton olive oil harvest this season, creating a 5,000-ton surplus. The Ministry rules out imports and considers export options.
India ramps up palm oil imports as global surplus drives deep discounts vs soy and sunflower oils. Market shifts follow EUDR regulations and Indonesia's B40 mandate.
India plans to mandate 1% SAF blending for international flights by 2027, targeting a production hub status using used cooking oil and agricultural residues.
ENOC and Dubai Municipality ink a deal to collect used cooking oil for biodiesel production at Jebel Ali, supporting the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031.
Pakistan Customs issues new valuation benchmarks for coconut oil imports from Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, effective October 16.
Jordanian authorities seize 5,000 tins of imported olive oil in Irbid intended for sale as local produce, foiling a fraud scheme worth 250,000 JOD.
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