Overview
- The Department of Food and Public Distribution has notified amendments to the 2011 framework, issuing the VOPPA Order, 2025 for nationwide implementation.
- Manufacturers, processors, blenders, and re-packers must register on the National Single Window System and file monthly production, stock, and availability returns via edibleoilindia.in.
- Units that fail to register or submit returns will face penal action under the amended order and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.
- Inspection drives and field verification are being planned to identify and enforce compliance among non-compliant units across the country.
- Officials report an encouraging industry response with many units already registering and filing returns, while urging all stakeholders to complete registration without delay.