The Government of India has stepped up regulatory enforcement in the edible oil sector by issuing show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025. The action follows nationwide inspections conducted by the Department…
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DFPD’s Anna Chakra Among Finalists for 2026 Franz Edelman Award
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative initiative, Anna Chakra. This operations research-based decision support solution optimizes state-specific logistics to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring efficient delivery of essential…
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Oil Firms Face Govt Action on VOPPA Non-Compliance
The Government of India has issued show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025, commonly known as the VOPPA Order. The action follows nationwide inspections that revealed non-submission of mandatory monthly production and…