The department of food and public distribution has made it mandatory for all edible oil manufacturers, processors, blenders, re-packers, and other stakeholders involved in the edible oil supply chain to register under the VOPPA order and submit monthly production and stock returns through the designated online portal.
The department, under the ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution, notified a key amendment to the vegetable oil products, production and availability (regulation) order, 2011 (VOPPA order) to bring greater regulatory oversight and transparency across the edible oil sector in India.
This regulatory enhancement is a crucial step in ensuring accurate data collection, real-time monitoring, and improved policy intervention in the edible oil sector—key components in advancing the government of India’s efforts toward national food security and supply chain resilience.
A significant number of edible oil units across the country have already registered on the National Single Window System portal and are regularly submitting their monthly returns at www.edibleoilindia.in
The government says it demonstrates a strong commitment from industry stakeholders towards transparency and compliance. All units involved in production, processing, blending or re-packing of edible oils are required to adhere to the following under the amended VOPPA Order.
All edible oil-related units must register via the National Single Window System at www.nsws.gov.in and file their monthly production, stock, and availability returns via www.edibleoilindia.in
Non-compliance with the amended VOPPA Order, 2025 will be treated as a violation and units failing to register or submit their returns will face penal action under the provisions of the amended VOPPA order and the collection of statistics act, 2008.
To ensure effective enforcement, the department plans to initiate inspection drives and field verification of non-compliant units. These checks are intended to reinforce the seriousness of compliance and maintain the integrity of the national data ecosystem for the edible oil sector.
Compliance with the amended order is not just a regulatory requirement—it is a critical contribution to India’s food security infrastructure. The initiative supports better planning, informed decision-making, and fosters a more efficient and transparent edible oil ecosystem.
The department has urged all stakeholders to ensure full compliance at the earliest and partner in building a robust and reliable data-driven edible oil sector in the country.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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