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Govt issues show cause notices to edible oil companies for VOPPA non-compliance
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Thursday, 05 February, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Government of India has intensified regulatory oversight of the edible oil sector by issuing show cause notices to several large companies for failing to comply with mandatory reporting requirements under the recently amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). The action follows inspection drives and follow-ups by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) to enforce compliance and promote transparency in the edible oil value chain.
Under the amended VOPPA Order, all manufacturers, processors, blenders and re-packers of edible oils — including crude and refined vegetable oils, solvent-extracted oils, blended oils, vanaspati and margarine — must register on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the edible oil portal, and submit monthly returns on production, stocks, sales, dispatches, imports and consumption. This regulatory framework is designed to strengthen data visibility, support informed policy decisions, and enhance national food security.
As part of a nationwide compliance push, the DFPD conducted inspection drives across key production hubs, including Karnal (Haryana) and Jaipur (Rajasthan). These inspections assessed whether entities had completed NSWS/VOPPA registration and were submitting accurate, timely monthly returns. Alongside enforcement activities, the department has been running awareness and capacity-building workshops, such as the session held recently at RIC Jaipur, which focused on registration procedures, accurate reporting and effective use of the VOPPA portal. Workshops are planned in other major states, including one proposed in Rajkot, Gujarat, to support processors in meeting compliance obligations.
Following inspection findings and reviews, the government has issued Show Cause Notices to non-compliant units, giving them seven days to explain why enforcement action should not be initiated under Sections 6A and 6B of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. These provisions allow for inspection, confiscation and other actions after giving affected entities a fair opportunity to respond.
The DFPD has also clarified that similar notices will be issued to any units that remain unregistered or fail to file the required monthly returns, ensuring consistent enforcement across the sector. Inspection drives are expected to continue as needed to maintain accountability and data integrity in edible oil production and distribution.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to building transparency, accountability and compliance across the edible oil industry in the interest of sound policymaking and safeguarding consumers and stakeholders.
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