Government Amends Vegetable Oil Products Regulation Order

On 7th August 2025, the Department of Food and Public Distribution notified an amendment to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011.

The change aims to strengthen data collection in the edible oil sector by incorporating provisions under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.

Key Points

Purpose of Amendment: To enhance data collection mechanisms in the edible oil sector for improved monitoring and decision-making.
Legal Framework: Incorporates provisions of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 into the regulation of vegetable oil products.
Benefits to Stakeholders: The move is expected to benefit consumers and stakeholders across the edible oil value chain by improving market oversight.
Policy Support: Enables the Government to undertake timely policy interventions through better visibility on domestic production, imports, and stock levels.
Transparency and Market Intelligence: Strengthens transparency, improves market intelligence, and supports evidence-based policymaking.
Stock Monitoring: Facilitates closer monitoring of production and stock positions to ensure consistent availability of edible oils in the market.