The government has issued show cause notices to edible oil companies for non-compliance with the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order).

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that the amended order mandates compulsory registration of all manufacturers, processors, blenders and re-packers of edible oils on the National Single Window System and the VOPPA portal. It further said that under the order, all registered entities are required to file monthly returns covering production, stocks, imports, dispatches, and sales of various edible products. The Ministry added that this framework aims to promote transparency, enable data-driven policy decisions and strengthen national food security.