The ministry's standards committee approved a draft standard for duckweed (ผำ) as a superfood for plant-based and health markets, and a voluntary standard for bottled fermented fish sauce aimed at safety and export. Standards for low-carbon farmed sea shrimp, passion fruit and palm-related timber are being prepared. The Rice Department is encouraging farmers toward low-carbon rice to cut costs. The ministry says compulsory certificates will be issued within 15 days and that standards should not add extra costs for small farmers. These are drafts and early steps, so no immediate change applies, but producers of these goods should watch for the final rules and the voluntary Q mark.