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How to start an oil mill in India 2026: licences and packing

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A July 2026 guide to edible oil: an expeller or cold-press unit is Green category while solvent extraction or refining is Red with a PESO hexane licence, FSSAI Basic registration is Rs 100 up to Rs 1.5 crore, Agmark became voluntary from 17 October 2024, mustard oil blending is banned, and most states bar loose sale.

  • Choose expeller or solvent first; the compliance burden differs sharply.
  • Plan for sealed, labelled packs; blended oil can only be sold in packs up to 15 kg.
  • AGMARK and BIS marks are voluntary; FSSAI standards bind.
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