Peso Certification

The general process involves these steps: Preparation: Identify the correct category for your product/premise and prepare technical documents (drawings, safety reports). Application: Submit an application online via the PESO portal. AIR Appointment: Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to apply on their behalf. Verification: PESO officers scrutinize the documents. For certain licenses (like petrol pumps or factories), a site inspection is conducted. Grant: If all safety norms are met, the license is granted.

You need a PESO license if you are involved in: Petroleum: Petrol pumps, refineries, storage terminals, and transport vehicles. Explosives: Fireworks manufacturers, mining explosive users, and magazines (storage). Gases: Oxygen plants, cylinder filling stations, and LPG bottling plants. Equipment: Manufacturers of flameproof/explosion-proof electrical equipment, pressure vessels, and valves used in hazardous areas.

Region: ATEX is a mandatory certification for the European Union (EU). PESO is the mandatory approval for India. Acceptance: An ATEX certificate is not valid on its own in India. However, PESO accepts ATEX (or IECEx) test reports as a basis for their approval. Process: ATEX can sometimes be a “self-declaration” for lower-risk categories, whereas PESO always requires approval from the regulatory body (Chief Controller of Explosives).

Legal Compliance: It allows you to operate legally without facing fines or shutdowns. Safety Assurance: It proves your equipment/facility is safe for workers and the public. Market Access: It is mandatory for selling products to major Indian industries like Oil & Gas (ONGC, IOCL, etc.) and Defense.

The validity depends on the specific license type: Equipment/Product Approvals: Typically valid for 3 to 5 years. Storage/Operational Licenses (e.g., Petrol Pumps): Generally valid for 3 to 10 years (renewable). The validity depends on the specific license type: Equipment/Product Approvals: Typically valid for 3 to 5 years. Storage/Operational Licenses (e.g., Petrol Pumps): Generally valid for 3 to 10 years (renewable). Note: Licenses must be renewed prior to their expiry date to ensure continuity. Note: Licenses must be renewed prior to their expiry date to ensure continuity.

To get a dealership license (from Oil Marketing Companies) which leads to a PESO license, the applicant typically needs: Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen. Age: Between 21 and 55 years (relaxed to 60 for some categories). Education: Rural Areas (Kisan Seva Kendra): Minimum 10th pass. Urban/Regular Areas: Minimum 12th pass (intermediate) or Graduation (for open categories).

Yes. PESO strictly regulates compressed gases. You need a license/approval for: Manufacturing the cylinders. Filling the cylinders (Gas Cylinder Filling Plants). Storing large quantities of filled cylinders.

Regulatory: Framing and enforcing safety rules (like Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels Rules, Gas Cylinder Rules). Licensing: Scrutinizing applications and issuing licenses for hazardous activities. Safety Oversight: Inspecting factories, storage units, and petrol pumps. Investigation: Investigating accidents related to explosives or petroleum to prevent future occurrences.

PESO is a government organization, so recruitment is generally done through: UPSC (Union Public Service Commission): For “Group A” officer posts (e.g., Deputy Controller of Explosives). Recruitment Exams: Periodic exams for technical positions (e.g., Senior Technical Assistant). Requirements: These roles usually require a degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.) or a Master’s in Chemistry. You should check the official PESO website or UPSC notifications for vacancies.