Indonesian firm APP says green label restrictions are not a suspension, no timeline for them to be lifted

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Asia Pulp & Paper has disputed the suggestion that restrictions on its green label amount to a suspension. The Indonesian forestry company said no timetable has been set for lifting the measure. The restriction was issued by the Singapore Environment Council on Sunday. It followed links between three of APP's wood-fibre suppliers and fires in Indonesia. Smoke from those blazes produced haze in Singapore, prompting scrutiny of the company's fibre sourcing. APP maintains that its green label has not been suspended. The restriction therefore remains in place, and the company says it cannot estimate when it will be removed.

The Singapore Environment Council issued the restriction on Sunday after three of APP's wood-fibre suppliers were linked to fires in Indonesia that caused haze in Singapore.

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