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Malaysian Palm Oil Council: End of the Road for French Palm Oil Tax

Kuala Lumpur (21 July 2016) – The proposed French Palm Oil tax has been definitively rejected, following the final decision by the French National Assembly yesterday. The French Government,...

EU Court’s Opinion on Misleading Food Labels

What words should food and beverage manufacturers be required to place on the label of products? What should they be allowed to add on their own? EU law has...

EU Ponders Ban on Trans Fats

The dangers surrounding the consumption of trans fats have been known for decades, including its association with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Trans fats are naturally present in...

Should the US food industry be concerned about a 3-MCPD backlash?

By Roger Clemens, DrPH, CFS, CNS, FIFT, FACN, FIAFST In March of this year, the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) issued a report warning about the health consequences of...

Human clinical study linking tocotrienols and brain health begins

By Robin Miller and Kalyana Sundram Malaysia’s GMP-certified palm tocotrienol complex producer, has proudly announced the commencement of its latest human clinical trial “NUTRITION” Phase IIB using a patented...

The Amazing Tocotrienol

Just how much do you know about the beneficial compound called tocotrienol? To find out, take this short quiz by answering either TRUE or FALSE. Q: Tocotrienols are a...

3 Interesting Facts about Palm Oil

1 Palm oil is more nutritious than most people think. Crude palm oil is very rich in phytonutrients such as vitamin E tocotrienols (essential for the health of our...

Malaysian Palm Oil Council Applauds French Government for Withdrawing Palm Oil Tax

Kuala Lumpur (23 June 2016) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council congratulates the French National Assembly MPs who rejected the palm oil tax during their plenary session yesterday, confirming...

Protecting Trade in Palm Oil

Malaysian palm oil is sought across the globe for its diverse applications, guarantee of sustainable production and eco-friendly credentials that responsible users seek. However, a number of obstacles hinder...

Why ‘No Palm Oil’ Labelling is Illegal in the EU

Food manufacturers and retailers in parts of the European Union (EU) have affixed ‘No palm oil’ or ‘palm oil-free’ labels and/or logos to their products. The labels appear to...

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