MPOB Urges Palm Oil Industry Players to Export Tocotrienol Products to China

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has urged palm oil industry players to take the golden opportunity to export palm tocotrienol products to China after obtaining the approval to register the product in the republic, the Bernama, Kuala Lumpur reported on April 04.  Following the approval received on March 13, palm tocotrienol (Vitamin E) is now authorized for export and use in food applications within China.

MPOB director-general Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the approval also gave the opportunity to industry players to capitalize the potential to significantly strengthen their market presence and revenue in one of the world’s largest markets.  

“The approval is one of the best gifts awarded by the Chinese Government to the Malaysian oil palm industry in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China, symbolizing a strong and enduring friendship as well as mutual respect and cooperation,” he said in a statement.