Government to Launch Nationwide Workshops to Implement Amended Vegetable
Oil Order, 2025 on Monthly Reporting
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Aims to strengthen transparency, data-driven
monitoring and national food security in edible oil sector
Amended
Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025
(VOPPA 2025):
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Amendment
& Objectives:
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has amended the VOPPA Order,
aiming to improve transparency, data collection, and monitoring in the
edible oil industry, supporting national food security.
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Capacity-Building
Workshops:
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Nationwide
workshops will be held in major cities with edible oil processing hubs.
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The first
workshop: 15th November 2025 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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These
sessions will stress accurate data filing, offer demonstrations on registration
(via the National Single Window System and VOPPA portal), and provide hands-on
assistance for monthly returns.
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Mandatory
Registration & Compliance:
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All
producers of crude/refined vegetable oils, vanaspati, margarine, blended oils,
solvent-extracted oils, and other specified products must register on
the VOPPA portal (https://www.edibleoilindia.in).
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Producers
must submit monthly returns (covering production, imports, stock, dispatches,
sales, and consumption) by the 15th of every month.
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Failure
to register or submit returns will lead to strict penalties under the
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.
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Enforcement
and Support:
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The
Department will conduct inspections and interact with local units to
encourage compliance.
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The
initiative emphasizes partnership with industry for smooth, proactive
adoption.
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Expected
Impact:
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Creates a
transparent, well-monitored edible oil sector using real-time, authentic
data.
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Helps the
Government set better policies and interventions for food security.
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Promotes self-reliance
and robust data governance across the edible oil value chain.
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Key
Message:
Registering on the VOPPA portal and timely compliance with monthly filing is
mandatory—units are encouraged to act immediately to avoid penalties and
contribute to national food security.
The
Department of Food and Public Distribution has notified the amended Vegetable Oil
Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 (VOPPA 2025), marking
a significant reform aimed at improving transparency, data collection, and monitoring
across the edible oil industry.
Capacity-building workshops
to ensure smooth implementation
To
facilitate effective implementation of Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability
(Regulation) Order, 2025, the Department is launching a nationwide series of capacity-building
workshops across major cities with a significant concentration of edible oil processing
units.
The
first workshop is scheduled to be held on 15th November 2025 at the Soybean Oil
Processors Association (SOPA) Auditorium, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The
event will:
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Underscore
the importance of accurate data filing by the industry as a key driver for nation
building.
·
Feature
interactive demonstrations on registration through the National Single Window System
(NSWS) and the VOPPA portal.
·
Provide
hands-on guidance to industry stakeholders for smooth registration and timely submission
of monthly returns under VOPPA 2025.
Following
the Indore workshop, similar sessions will be organized in other major states to
ensure comprehensive industry participation and compliance. In the spirit of partnership,
the Department will also conduct inspection visits and interactions with nearby
edible oil units to encourage and facilitate proactive compliance with VOPPA registration
requirements.
Strengthening transparency
and data-driven decision-making
Under
the amended Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order,
all producers of crude/refined vegetable oils, solvent-extracted oils, blended oils,
vanaspati, margarine, and other specified vegetable oil products are now required
to register on the VOPPA portal — https://www.edibleoilindia.in — and submit monthly
returns covering production, imports, opening and closing stocks, dispatches, sales,
and consumption. These returns must be filed by the 15th of every month.
The
amendment represents a major step by the Government of India towards a transparent
and data-driven edible oil ecosystem, enabling enhanced monitoring of the supply
chain, accurate data collection, and improved policy planning to support national
food security objectives. By ensuring regular, authentic information flow from producers,
the initiative will help the Government design more responsive interventions in
the edible oil sector.
Mandatory registration and
compliance
The
Government of India underscores that VOPPA registration is mandatory for all edible
oil producers and packers. Units that fail to register or submit monthly returns
will face strict penalties, including fines and other statutory action under the
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. To avoid
legal or financial consequences, all edible oil units are urged to register immediately
on the VOPPA portal (https://www.edibleoilindia.in) and ensure timely filing of
returns, contributing to a transparent, well-monitored edible oil sector that strengthens
national food security.
The
Department of Food and Public Distribution reiterates that the amended VOPPA 2025
Order represents a collaborative effort to ensure transparency, accountability,
and effective data governance in India’s edible oil ecosystem — a critical step
towards building a self-reliant, data-driven, and food-secure nation.