Updated on June 09, 2025 06:06:29 PM
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) is the essential governing body in India in respect of safe production, storage and handling of dangerous goods, including several types of explosives. Besides the generally known commercial explosives like fireworks, gunpowder, ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil), LOX (Liquid Oxygen), and SME (Solid Propellant), among others, there are several other explosive substances that PESO regulates much more stringently. Manufacturing units engaged in the production of these less common or less known explosives have to compulsorily acquire a PESO license.
This page will explain why the PESO license is relevant for such units, what documents should be submitted, and provide information about compliance with the legislation during the receipt of this license. This licensing process ensures that the manufacturing units meet standard safety requirements and regulatory measures adopted to reduce the risk of working with explosive materials in the production process. In this way, manufacturers not only perform according to legal standards but also try their best in providing additional safety for their operations and for the entire population. Recognition and acquisition of PESO licenses for the different classes of explosives demonstrate a concerning attitude of safety and eradicating potential risks.
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A PESO license is an essential license needed to store, transport, use, and handle petroleum, explosives, and compressed gasses in India. The organization is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Thus, the PESO license covers mandatory requirements for assessing safety standards laid down in the Petroleum Act of 1934, the Explosives Act of 1884, and the Gas Cylinders Rules of 2004. It is compulsory to industries, gas agencies, fuel stations, and even persons who deal in LPG, CNG, petroleum products fireworks, etc.
In order to obtain a license, one is supposed to fill out an application, in which details are entered on PESO’s official site, and these include the type of substance, facility, and measures being taken. When it comes to setup, the application is followed by inspections and approvals to ensure that setup complies with the safety standards meant to prevent risks such as fire, explosion, and harm to the environment.
A PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) license for explosives manufacturing, excluding fireworks, gun powder, ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil), LOX (Liquid Oxygen), and SME (Sensitive Materials Explosives), provides several benefits:
To obtain a PESO license for explosives in India, certain steps need to be followed to get through various safety and environmental issues in the country. Here’s a step-by-step procedure:
Typical documents include:
To obtain a PESO license for manufacturing explosives (excluding fireworks, gun powder, ANFO, LOX, and SME), the following documents are typically required:
The government fees for a Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) license are:
Note: Professional fee charges for PESO license is @₹49,000
A PESO License for Explosives can be obtained from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), and this license is issued for a period of 3 years and can be renewed every 3 years. The renewal application has to be made in the manner as prescribed under Rule 165 of the Explosives Rules, 2008.
Conclusion
It is always important to get the PESO license for manufacturing explosives aside from fireworks, gun powder, ANFO, LOX and SME in order to ensure safety and compliance with certain necessary laws. This includes making a decision as to which type of license is required, putting together documents that are required, and finally, inspections. With the benefits being regulatory compliance, updated safety measures, entry into new markets, anda betterr chance at acquiring insurance. Since the license has a validity of three years in terms of the Explosives Rules, 2008, it can only be renewed. Compliance with PESO regulation ensures legal compliance to the set laws but also enhanced safety that ensures that the public and the operations are safe.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Any manufacturer who deals in explosives but not fireworks, gunpowder, ANFO, LOX, and SME requires a PESO license. This means that all the aspects of manufacturing, storage, and handling of the products are well grounded in the right safety measures and regulations.
The advantages are legal compliance, higher safety measures, the opportunity to tap the market, quality improvement, and insurance procurement for the manufacturing facility.
Documents include the application form, site layout plan, manufacturing process, safety evaluation report, fire protection measures, approval from local authorities, possession deed or lease agreement, PAN card, declaration and compliance certificate, MSDS for explosives, and emergency response plan.
The procedure includes finding out what type of license is required, the documents needed when applying, applying online or offline, inspection, payment of the respective fee, getting the license, and following what the license entails.
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