Global Oil & Fats Business describes the EU Commission's November 2021 proposal to restrict commodities linked to deforestation, with palm oil in the initial list of six commodities. It outlines the existing EU timber and FLEGT framework and the broader due diligence agenda.
Palm oil being on the initial EU list signals future compliance costs for palm supply into Europe, a background factor for palm and vegetable oil pricing.
After 513 past neutral policy events, Palm Oil moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.4%), and -0.1% over 20.
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