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Materiality
Assessment Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3:
Climate Green Inclusive and Stakeholder GRI Content Assurance Glossary of
Action Innovation Progress Engagement Index Statement Terms

PROTECTING CONSUMER HEALTH Our commitment goes beyond compliance.
We continuously invest in R&D, with ongoing
Apical is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality palm projects exploring innovative methods to minimise
oil products directly to consumers. This commitment contaminants.
to quality extends to minimising unhealthy
co-contaminants, which can arise during palm oil
refining. Co-contaminants are a concern for many For example, we’re investigating the use
consumers and regulatory bodies like the European of double deodorant towers to lower
Union (EU) and the European Food Standards deodorisation temperatures and further reduce
Authority (EFSA). These organisations set strict limits Glycidyl Esters (GE) levels.
on contaminant levels to ensure food safety.

Apical addresses this concern by leveraging Complementing these efforts is our Laboratory
cutting-edge analytical technology. This digital Integrated Management System, which prevents
solution utilises advanced tools throughout cross-contamination during storage. This multi-
production, from raw materials to finished products. pronged approach ensures the integrity and safety
Tools like gas chromatography and inductively of our palm oil products throughout the entire supply
coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy allow chain. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in
us to detect trace elements and measure oil and fat our safety record. In 2023, we achieved zero incidents
content, ensuring compliance with EU and EFSA of non-compliance concerning product health and
requirements. safety regulations. This achievement is a testament to
our rigorous quality control measures and unwavering
focus on consumer safety.

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