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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt notifies new vegetable oil regulation order to enhance transparency, oversight
The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will face stricter registration and reporting requirements. They must apply for registration certificates through the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils in New Delhi, providing details such as factory location and production capacity as outlined in Schedule-I. The amended order mandates monthly reports by the 15th of each month, detailing oil usage, production, sales and stocks to ensure better supply chain tracking and maintain availability of cooking oils at fair prices. The amendment also strengthens enforcement mechanisms. The Director is empowered to inspect factories, demand information and seize stocks if false reporting is suspected. Non-compliance with orders is explicitly prohibited, with producers required to follow all directives. These measures aim to prevent hoarding or misrepresentation and protect consumers from supply disruptions. The amendment introduces clearer definitions for key terms including "Producer," "Vegetable Oil," and "Director (Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils)," aligning them with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. It removes outdated references like "de-oiled meal or edible flour" and scraps Schedule-III and Paragraph 13 to simplify regulations. The term "Clause" has been replaced with "paragraph" throughout, while "Chief Director" has been updated to "Director" for consistency. Welcoming the move, the Indian Vegetable Producers' Association (IVPA) said a key concern flagged by the government is the lack of consistent and comprehensive data across the industry, which limits effective policymaking. "The organised sector, which maintains robust compliance standards, is well-equipped to provide data under the amended framework. However, the challenge lies in the highly fragmented unorganised sector, which comprises thousands of small mills and processing units, making data collection more complex," IVPA said in a statement. The association believes data quality and completeness will improve over time, supporting the shared objectives of policymakers, farmers, consumers and the industry. The 2025 Amendment Order represents a step toward greater transparency and accountability in the vegetable oil industry through streamlined regulations and enhanced oversight to stabilise supply of this essential commodity.
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Business Standard
03-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt notifies new rules to tighten oversight in vegetable oil sector
The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will face stricter registration and reporting requirements. They must apply for registration certificates through the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils in New Delhi, providing details such as factory location and production capacity as outlined in Schedule-I. The amended order mandates monthly reports by the 15th of each month, detailing oil usage, production, sales and stocks to ensure better supply chain tracking and maintain availability of cooking oils at fair prices. The amendment also strengthens enforcement mechanisms. The Director is empowered to inspect factories, demand information and seize stocks if false reporting is suspected. Non-compliance with orders is explicitly prohibited, with producers required to follow all directives. These measures aim to prevent hoarding or misrepresentation and protect consumers from supply disruptions. The amendment introduces clearer definitions for key terms including "Producer," "Vegetable Oil," and "Director (Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils)," aligning them with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. It removes outdated references like "de-oiled meal or edible flour" and scraps Schedule-III and Paragraph 13 to simplify regulations. The term "Clause" has been replaced with "paragraph" throughout, while "Chief Director" has been updated to "Director" for consistency. Welcoming the move, the Indian Vegetable Producers' Association (IVPA) said a key concern flagged by the government is the lack of consistent and comprehensive data across the industry, which limits effective policymaking. "The organised sector, which maintains robust compliance standards, is well-equipped to provide data under the amended framework. However, the challenge lies in the highly fragmented unorganised sector, which comprises thousands of small mills and processing units, making data collection more complex," IVPA said in a statement. The association believes data quality and completeness will improve over time, supporting the shared objectives of policymakers, farmers, consumers and the industry. The 2025 Amendment Order represents a step toward greater transparency and accountability in the vegetable oil industry through streamlined regulations and enhanced oversight to stabilise supply of this essential commodity.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt notifies new vegetable oil regulation order to enhance transparency, oversight
The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry , imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Operations Management healthcare Management Project Management Artificial Intelligence PGDM Public Policy Data Science Finance CXO Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Product Management Healthcare Others Data Science Technology Leadership Degree MBA Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Under the new framework, producers will face stricter registration and reporting requirements. They must apply for registration certificates through the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils in New Delhi, providing details such as factory location and production capacity as outlined in Schedule-I. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! The amended order mandates monthly reports by the 15th of each month, detailing oil usage, production, sales and stocks to ensure better supply chain tracking and maintain availability of cooking oils at fair prices. The amendment also strengthens enforcement mechanisms. The Director is empowered to inspect factories, demand information and seize stocks if false reporting is suspected. Non-compliance with orders is explicitly prohibited, with producers required to follow all directives. Live Events These measures aim to prevent hoarding or misrepresentation and protect consumers from supply disruptions. The amendment introduces clearer definitions for key terms including "Producer," "Vegetable Oil," and "Director (Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils)," aligning them with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. It removes outdated references like "de-oiled meal or edible flour" and scraps Schedule-III and Paragraph 13 to simplify regulations. The term "Clause" has been replaced with "paragraph" throughout, while "Chief Director" has been updated to "Director" for consistency. Welcoming the move, the Indian Vegetable Producers' Association (IVPA) said a key concern flagged by the government is the lack of consistent and comprehensive data across the industry, which limits effective policymaking. "The organised sector, which maintains robust compliance standards, is well-equipped to provide data under the amended framework. However, the challenge lies in the highly fragmented unorganised sector, which comprises thousands of small mills and processing units, making data collection more complex," IVPA said in a statement. The association believes data quality and completeness will improve over time, supporting the shared objectives of policymakers, farmers, consumers and the industry. The 2025 Amendment Order represents a step toward greater transparency and accountability in the vegetable oil industry through streamlined regulations and enhanced oversight to stabilise supply of this essential commodity.
Hans India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt notifies new vegetable oil regulation order to enhance transparency, oversight
The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will face stricter registration and reporting requirements. They must apply for registration certificates through the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils in New Delhi, providing details such as factory location and production capacity as outlined in Schedule-I. The amended order mandates monthly reports by the 15th of each month, detailing oil usage, production, sales and stocks to ensure better supply chain tracking and maintain availability of cooking oils at fair prices. The amendment also strengthens enforcement mechanisms. The Director is empowered to inspect factories, demand information and seize stocks if false reporting is suspected. Non-compliance with orders is explicitly prohibited, with producers required to follow all directives. These measures aim to prevent hoarding or misrepresentation and protect consumers from supply disruptions. The amendment introduces clearer definitions for key terms including "Producer," "Vegetable Oil," and "Director (Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils)," aligning them with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. It removes outdated references like "de-oiled meal or edible flour" and scraps Schedule-III and Paragraph 13 to simplify regulations. The term "Clause" has been replaced with "paragraph" throughout, while "Chief Director" has been updated to "Director" for consistency. Welcoming the move, the Indian Vegetable Producers' Association (IVPA) said a key concern flagged by the government is the lack of consistent and comprehensive data across the industry, which limits effective policymaking. "The organised sector, which maintains robust compliance standards, is well-equipped to provide data under the amended framework. However, the challenge lies in the highly fragmented unorganised sector, which comprises thousands of small mills and processing units, making data collection more complex," IVPA said in a statement. The association believes data quality and completeness will improve over time, supporting the shared objectives of policymakers, farmers, consumers and the industry. The 2025 Amendment Order represents a step toward greater transparency and accountability in the vegetable oil industry through streamlined regulations and enhanced oversight to stabilise supply of this essential commodity.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt likely to make it mandatory for vegetable oil units to register
Amid rising edible oil prices, the central government has proposed changes to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order of 2011 (VOPPA) that seeks to regulate all producers and sellers of vegetable oil or any related product, including solvent-extracted oil through modern methods. The proposal, issued a few days ago, also includes mandatory registration and penalties for those who fail to register on time. It has sparked concern among a section of the edible oil industry, who fears it could lead to excessive regulation and a return to the 'license raj' era. The amendments empower the Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oils (DVSO) in the food ministry to prescribe the maximum or minimum usage limits of any vegetable oil in the production of any or all vegetable oil products. The government also proposes that every producer of vegetable oils or related products must submit fortnightly reports on the quantity of oils received in their processing units and used by them. They will also have to give full details of stocks held, quantities, and varieties of solvent extracted, produced, and sold in the preceding month. A senior industry official said India had over 15,000 oil mills and more than 250 Vanaspati manufacturing units, most of which are in the small-scale sector. 'Making registration and data reporting mandatory for them would create unnecessary bottlenecks in their operations,' the official said, adding that the order requires careful deliberation and discussion among all stakeholders before it is fully implemented. 'Around 60-70 per cent of oil mills that process groundnut and rapeseed work on a very small scale, and following the regulations could be slightly challenging,' the official explained. In the 2023-24 edible oil year that ended in October, India imported around 16.23 million tonnes of vegetable oils, of which 15.96 mt was edible oils (around 98.33 per cent) and the rest were non-edible oils. Within this 15.96 mt of edible oils, around 56 per cent was palm oil, both in crude and refined forms. India's annual domestic edible oil production is around 12-14 mt, while the demand is around 27-29 mt. The balance is met through imports. Consumer price index-based inflation in edible oils has consistently remained in double digits, hovering around the 19-20 per cent mark for most oils. According to an assessment by NITI Aayog a few years ago, India's demand for edible oils is projected to rise to around 31 mt by 2047-48, up from 22 mt in 2019-20. Domestic edible oil production is expected to grow to around 24 mt from around 12 mt in 2019-20.
