PESO certification

PESO certification is a mandatory approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization in India for equipment, cylinders, and storage tanks used with petroleum, gas, and other hazardous substances.

It ensures that products used in petroleum and gas industries meet strict safety and technical standards, reducing risks of accidents, explosions, and environmental hazards.

Manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of equipment like pressure vessels, gas cylinders, valves, pumps, compressors, and storage tanks used in petroleum and explosive industries must obtain PESO approval.

Products such as LPG cylinders, CNG cylinders, valves, storage tanks, compressors, pumps, and other petroleum handling equipment require PESO certification.

The process involves submitting an application to PESO with technical drawings, test reports, safety standards compliance documents, and sometimes factory inspections before certification is granted.

The timeline can vary from 2 to 6 months depending on the product type, testing requirements, and the completeness of the application.

Yes, foreign manufacturers can apply through an Indian authorized representative or liaison office. They must comply with Indian standards and submit all required documents for evaluation.

Yes, PESO certificates are valid for a specific period (usually 3–5 years) and must be renewed before expiry to continue manufacturing, importing, or selling the certified equipment.

Required documents usually include technical drawings, design approvals, test reports, compliance certificates, safety standards documents, and application forms.

Selling equipment without PESO certification is a legal violation. It can lead to heavy penalties, product seizures, and even criminal liability for the company or importer.