New Regulations Set to Transform India's Edible Oil Industry

The Indian government has introduced stricter regulations for the edible oil industry through the 2025 VOPPA Regulation Order. The amendments enhance transparency and oversight by requiring detailed reporting from producers, ensuring better supply chain management and fair pricing, amid challenges in data collection from the unorganised sector.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 03-08-2025 20:36 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 20:36 IST
New Regulations Set to Transform India's Edible Oil Industry
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In a move to enhance transparency in the edible oil industry, the Indian government has issued the 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order. The new framework imposes stringent registration and reporting requirements on producers, aiming to strengthen oversight and ensure a smooth supply of this essential commodity.

The amended order, effective from August 1, mandates producers to register with the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils in New Delhi. Producers must provide detailed information regarding factory location, production capacity, and other specifics. Monthly reports are required to be submitted by the 15th of each month, detailing oil usage, production, sales, and current stock.

The reform also includes empowering authorities to inspect facilities and enforce compliance, with penalties for non-compliance. While the Indian Vegetable Producers' Association (IVPA) supports the move for its potential to improve data quality, challenges remain in data collection from the fragmented, unorganised sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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