Malaysia Makes Contingency Plans for Agriculture Exports Under EU Deforestation Rules
Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a "standard risk" country under the European Union's new deforestation rules, the commodities ministry said on Tuesday.
If Malaysia fails to acquire "low risk" status, engagement sessions will be conducted with all industries that export agricommodity products to Europe to ensure they comply with EU requirements, the Ministry said in a parliamentary reply.
Malaysia is currently classified by the European Union as a "standard risk"
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