Code of Practice Certification Unit (CoPCU)
The Certification Unit for Code of Practice (CoPCU) is responsible for implementing certification scheme activities for the Malaysian palm oil industry. Currently, the certification scheme implemented by this unit is the Code of Good Nursery Practice for Oil Palm Nurseries (CoPN), which has been mandated for implementation starting 1 July 2022. The implementation of this certification scheme emphasizes the practices and procedures required to operate an oil palm nursery in order to produce high-quality planting materials. To maintain the quality of the CoPN certification scheme auditing process, this unit also ensures annual compliance with the ISO/IEC 17021 standard — Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
Vision
To become the main reference centre for oil palm nursery entrepreneurs based on universal codes of practice.
Mission
Enhancing the production of high-quality oil palm planting materials through the implementation of the Code of Good Nursery Practices (CoPN) Certification Scheme.
Objective
Ensuring the production of high-quality oil palm planting materials through the implementation of the Code of Good Nursery Practices (CoPN) Certification Scheme.
Functions of the Unit
Providing certification services for the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Code of Good Practices.
- Certification Implementation Section
- Certification Management Section
Certification Implementation Section
Main Activity:
Conducting audits for the MPOB Code of Good Practice Certification.
Certification Management Section
Main Activities:
Planning, monitoring, reporting, and managing audit activities for the MPOB Code of Good Practice Certification.
