Policy paper

Sustainable production of palm oil: UK statement

The UK statement draws together new and existing specific commitments on the sourcing of sustainable palm oil.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
30 October 2012
Last updated
8 February 2017 — See all updates

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Sustainable production of palm oil: UK statement

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The UK statement draws together new and existing specific commitments on the sourcing of sustainable palm oil which have been made by key organisations representing businesses within the palm oil supply chain in the UK. The statement publicises the significant progress being made by UK business sectors and WWF on sustainable sourcing and sets out their commitments to further action.

It also provides information on government procurement of sustainable palm oil, advice for government procurers and businesses on sourcing sustainable palm oil, monitoring UK progress towards 100% sustainable palm oil, and the labelling of palm oil in food products.

Further information

Published 30 October 2012
Last updated 8 February 2017 + show all updates

  1. Added link to the final progress report.

  2. Added link to the 3 years on report.

  3. Published revised version of the document.

  4. First published.

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