India, Feb. 4 -- Third awareness workshop is proposed to be held on February 16, 2026 at Rajkot, Gujarat, considering the significant presence of edible oil processing units in the region

The Government of India has strengthened regulatory oversight across the edible oil value chain through the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). The amended Order mandates compulsory registration of all manufacturers, processors, blenders and re-packers of edible oils on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the VOPPA portal, along with mandatory monthly submission of detailed production, stock and availability returns.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) ha...