PESO Bans Electrical Detonators in India: Compliance and Disposal Guidelines Issued Introduction: Safety Comes First The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has officially banned the use of instantaneous electrical detonators across India, citing safety concerns and industry recommendations. The…
PESO Centralizes CNG & LNG Tank Approvals for Mobile Pressure Vessels Introduction: Streamlining Fuel Tank Safety Approvals in India In a move to simplify and standardize safety regulations, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a new directive…
Hydrogen Safety Enhanced: Static Pressure Vessel Rules Amended in 2025 Introduction: New Era for Pressure Vessel Regulations With hydrogen emerging as a key clean energy carrier, ensuring its safe storage and transport has become a national priority. Recognizing this, the…
Ensuring Safety & Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Gujarat OSHWC Rules, 2025 In a major step toward improving worker safety and labor conditions, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Rules, 2025.…
CPCB to Phase Out 49 Hazardous Chemical Processes by 2030 Introduction In a landmark regulatory move to promote green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a circular on June 4, 2024, initiating the Chemical…
Explosives Act, 1884 Officially Repealed: Key Implications and What Comes Next Introduction After serving as the backbone of India’s explosive regulation for over 140 years, the Explosives Act, 1884, has officially been repealed. As per the Ministry of Law and…
Ammonium Nitrate Rules Amended: Fee Relief for MSMEs, Startups & Women Entrepreneurs Introduction The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced significant amendments to the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 via the Ammonium Nitrate (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified on June 9,…
Hydrogen Safety Takes Center Stage: Key Highlights from the SMPV Amendment Rules, 2025 Introduction As India accelerates its green energy mission, the Explosives Act, 1884, has been updated to accommodate emerging technologies—specifically, the SMPV Hydrogen Safety Compliance and safe use…
PESO Notifies Discontinuation of Electric Detonators for Civil Use Introduction In a major regulatory shift, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a directive Discontinuation Electric Detonators by PESOÂ for civil applications. This decision, made in coordination with industry…
Gas-Based Power Plants Ordered to Operate Amid Rising Electricity Demand Introduction With electricity demand soaring across India due to rising temperatures and industrial activity, the Ministry of Power has directed all Gas-Based Generating Stations (GBSs) Gas-Based Power Directive to operate…
PESO Launches Online Form-H License Portal Applications under Gas Cylinder Rules Introduction To streamline licensing and ensure faster regulatory clearances, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has introduced an online application system for Form-H licenses under the Gas Cylinder…
Gujarat Notifies Occupational Health and Safety Audit Rules, 2025 Introduction In a major step toward strengthening workplace safety and legal compliance, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025. Effective from March…