PESO Gas Cylinder Barcode Mandate: What Industry Must Know The PESO Gas Cylinder Barcode Mandate introduces an important compliance requirement for gas cylinder manufacturers and importers across India. Recently, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) instructed stakeholders to submit QR code information for every gas cylinder under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, as amended.…
Ensuring Safety in Compressed Gas Vessels: Key Regulations and Tests Introduction Compressed gas vessels are integral to various industries, yet their operation poses significant risks. To mitigate these, the SMPV safety testing regulations outlined in the SMPV(U) Rules, 1981, mandate rigorous testing and certification procedures. These ensure that vessels, safety relief valves, and associated components…
Himachal Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Key Changes in Factory Licenses Introduction The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced the Himachal Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2024, aimed at streamlining and updating various provisions under the Factories Act, 1948. These amendments primarily focus on revising the fee structure for factory licenses, updating safety provisions, and enhancing the…
Understanding the 2024 Amendments to Calcium Carbide Regulations The recent amendments to the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987, published on June 3, 2024, mark a significant update in the regulatory framework governing the storage and handling of calcium carbide in India. These changes aim to streamline compliance and enhance calcium carbide safety standards for industries that…
Petroleum Amendment Rules 2024: New Safety Standards and Compliance Introduction The Petroleum Amendment Rules 2024 bring substantial changes to India’s regulatory framework for the petroleum sector. Consequently, these amendments are designed to enhance safety standards, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with international norms. As a result of transitioning to these updated regulations, the sector will…
Draft SMPV Amendment Rules 2024: Enhancing Safety for Compressed Hydrogen Systems Introduction The Draft SMPV Rules 2024 introduce critical updates to the regulations governing the storage, transportation, and handling of compressed and liquefied hydrogen gases. As an amendment to the 2016 guidelines, these new rules respond to the evolving needs of industries increasingly relying on…
Draft Rules for Amendments to Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification proposing draft amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. These draft static mobile pressure rules aim to update the regulatory framework governing the inspection, testing,…
Introduction: To bolster urban safety, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation has issued a directive emphasizing mandatory fire safety measures for all buildings within its jurisdiction. Effective from June 1, 2024, this directive aligns with the notification by the state government’s urban development and urban housing department (GH/V/68 of 2021/AGN-102021-100-L1), mandating compliance with fire safety norms as…
PEO Notification The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, had initially provided exemptions for high-pressure gas cylinder imports. These exemptions were granted with a validity period extending until June 30, 2022. However, as of that date, these special provisions are no longer applicable. Subsequent to the…