- Wildfires and haze crisis across Indonesia amid international aid
- Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
Singapore Regulator Restricts Asia Pulp & Paper Certification Over Regional Haze
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What happened
On October 19, 2026, the Singapore Environment Council issued a Notice of Temporary Restrictions on Asia Pulp & Paper's Singapore Green Labelling Scheme Plus certificate. This measure was taken because fires originating in the concession areas of APP's suppliers in South Sumatra are contributing to regional haze. Additionally, the National Environment Agency served legal notices to three specific suppliers in South Sumatra, requiring them to cease burning and submit fire-extinguishment plans.
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Why it matters
The restrictions require Asia Pulp & Paper to demonstrate that effective fire prevention and suppression measures are being implemented across its supply chain. If Asia Pulp & Paper fails to prove these measures are effective, the Singapore Environment Council will suspend the SGLS+ certificate, which would legally mandate the cessation of operations.
Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces, including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
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Who's involved
- Asia Pulp & PaperPulp and paper company facing regulatory restrictions from Singapore.
- National Environment AgencyGovernment agency of Singapore that served legal notices to suppliers in South Sumatra.
- South SumatraProvince of Indonesia where APP suppliers operate concessions and where legal notices were served.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Asia Pulp & PaperSpeculative
Asia Pulp & Paper could face reduced revenue or increased costs if the SGLS+ certificate is suspended.
- IndonesiaSpeculative
Indonesia might face increased regulatory risk and compliance costs due to legal notices targeting its suppliers.
- SingaporeSpeculative
Singapore might see changes in trade flows if the certification suspension impacts market access.
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Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.Also in this story
- Peatlands in South Sumatra and Central Kalimantan suffered serious degradation, prompting commentary from Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.
- Ronny has been appointed to lead the regional disaster management agency in South Kalimantan.
- Intensified firefighting operations and wildfire mitigation efforts are prioritized across South, Central, and West Kalimantan, with South Sumatra also tested.
- An agency chief reports on the current fire control status in Riau.
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The entities involved
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South Sumatra
province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra
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Asia Pulp & Paper
Indonesian pulp and paper company
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National Environment Agency
government agency of Singapore