Simplification of procedure for import of oxygen cylinders and cryogenic tankers/containers

Last updated: 06 May 2021

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The Indian Government has streamlined the import process for oxygen cylinders and cryogenic tankers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO) will now grant approvals online without requiring physical inspections of global manufacturers' facilities. This expedited process relies on submitted documentation, including manufacturer particulars, ISO certificates, and inspection reports.

Import Oxygen Cylinders Faster: PESO Simplifies Rules

The Government of India has reviewed the existing procedure of registration and approval of global manufacturers for importing oxygen cylinders and cryogenic tankers/ containers by Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO). In view of the COVID pandemic, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities before grant of such registration and approval. Now, such approvals shall be granted online without any delay on submission of manufacturer’s particulars; ISO certificate of manufacturer; List of Cylinders/ Tankers/Containers, their specifications, drawings & batch number; Hydro test certificate and Third party inspection Certificate. In case of any clarification, Mr. S.D. Mishra, Controller of Explosives, PESO (Mobile No. 9725850352, email Id sdmishra@explosives.gov.in) and Dr. S.K.Singh, Controller of Explosives, PESO (Mobile No. 8447639102, email Id sksingh@explosives.gov.in) may be contacted.

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The Government of India has simplified the procedure for importing oxygen cylinders and cryogenic tankers by removing the requirement for physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities by PESO.

The simplification is in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Approvals are now granted online without delay upon submission of the manufacturer's particulars, ISO certificate, list of cylinders/tankers/containers with specifications, drawings, batch numbers, hydro test certificate, and a third-party inspection certificate.

For clarification, you can contact Mr. S.D. Mishra, Controller of Explosives, PESO, at mobile number 9725850352 or email sdmishra@explosives.gov.in, and Dr. S.K. Singh, Controller of Explosives, PESO, at mobile number 8447639102 or email sksingh@explosives.gov.in.

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