PESO Certification

The Booklet

This publication provides comprehensive information

about the PESO certification for the Indian market
 Content

1. General Information About the PESO-Certification .............................................. 3

1.1. The PESO-Certification ................................................................................. 3
1.2. PESO-certification regulations Law and Fines .............................................. 3
2. The Certification Procedure ................................................................................. 3
2.1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Certification Procedure FAQs ........................................................................ 5
3. Change Management........................................................................................... 6
3.1. The Need for good Change Management ..................................................... 6
3.2. Respond to Changes ..................................................................................... 6
4. After the Certification Procedure .......................................................................... 7
4.1. The PESO Certificate and the marking of products ....................................... 7
4.2. Post-Certification FAQs ................................................................................. 7
5. PESO Certification Made Easy: India Certification ............................................... 8
5.1. Services: Benefits of All-Inclusive Certification .............................................. 9
5.2. Our References ........................................................................................... 10
5.3. Executive Board .......................................................................................... 11
5.4. Our Team .................................................................................................... 12
5.5. Contact Details ............................................................................................ 14
6. Afterword............................................................................................................ 15
7. Legal .................................................................................................................. 16
7.1. Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... 16
7.2. Disclaimer .................................................................................................... 16
7.3. Imprint ......................................................................................................... 16

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1. General Information About the PESO-Certification

1.1. The PESO-Certification

To import products for the Oil and Gas industries into India you have to consider a
variety of special regulations and mandatory certifications for oil and gas processing
machines or storage equipment, applicable to both imported and Indian products.

The PESO certification was previously known as the Chief Controller of Explosives
(CCoE) approval and is based on a set of laws that are based on the Explosives Act
of 1884 and the Petroleum Act of 1934, namely the Explosives Rules of 2008 and the
Petroleum Rules of 2002.

1.2. PESO-certification regulations Law and Fines

It is not allowed to use, sell, trade, import or distribute products that fall under Indian
certification regulations without proper certification.

2. The Certification Procedure

2.1. Introduction
Once your company receives the PESO certification, you enjoy numerous competitive
advantages such as:

✓ Products can be imported and sold to the Indian market without problems at
Customs
✓ Reduced time and cost for future certifications: after a successful initial
certification, new products can be certified quickly at a reasonable price
✓ Provide your customers with offers for Indian certified products

Additionally, if you choose India Certification as your partner for your certification
process you will enjoy the following advantages:

✓ All-inclusive pricing, so you know the exact cost for receiving the PESO-
certification
✓ Reduced certification time
✓ India Certification will be responsible for all communication and planning with
Indian authorities
✓ You will be able to maintain your focus on your business while India Certification
handles your certification

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The certification process has 4 steps whereof the product testing is the most
important stage.

ATEX/ IECEx - test reports (max. 2 years old)

Submitting commercial data (sales numbers,

client lists, client reviews)

Preparation and submission of Application

Documents

Issuance of PESO Certificate

Process Overview:

1. Preparation of the documents

Since the PESO certification is a pure document check and neither product
tests nor factory inspections are required, the documents must be able to
sufficiently certify the safety of the products. Therefore it is absolutely
necessary to be able to present current (not older than 2 years) ATEX or
IECEx test reports.

2. Disclosure of commercial data concerning the product

To further ensure the safety of the product, international sales figures and
proof of sales for the past 3 years as well as sales forecasts for the Indian
market for the next 12 months must also be submitted.

3. Submission of the application documents

If all the above mentioned documents are available, the application documents
can be filled with all technical data of the products. The application cannot be
made by the manufacturer himself; an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)
is required, who must have a commercial license for the products. He must
also be able to demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge of the product, e.g.
through proof of training on the part of the manufacturer.

4. Issuance of the product certificate

Once all documents have been submitted, there are usually some further
inquiries from the PESO authorities, but no documents can be submitted

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 subsequently or the deadline is too short to submit more recent documents, if
necessary. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to submit the documents as
complete and up-to-date as possible at the beginning.
After all questions have been answered satisfactorily, the certificate will be
issued either for the product or for all individual parts.

Any modification to a machine or pressure vessel must be submitted for verification.

To avoid revisions, it is extremely important that the information on all documents is
exactly the same.

2.2. Certification Procedure FAQs

How do I know if my products are subject to the PESO certification?

You can find a comprehensive list of products that require a certification for the Indian
market on the websites of the Indian certification authorities. If needed, we can
support you with that.

Is it possible to complete the PESO certification process alone?

Anyone can apply for the PESO certification themselves, however the task of
completing the certification without help can be daunting. Without the proper
relationships with the test lab and the authorities, the certification process is difficult
and can drag on costing both time and money. The certification authority does not
indicate any application errors or give council on filling out forms. They will either be
accepted or rejected without any explanation as to why if rejected. Language barriers
can also cause difficulties.

Do I need to travel to India during the certification process?

No, it is not necessary to travel to India. Sometimes, however it can be advisable to
send someone to coordinate product testing with the test labs to simplify the procedure,
and possibly leading to fewer tests and save additional test costs.

What is the best way to prepare myself for the certification?

Testing for certification follows certain standards, therefore the best way to prepare is
to check the appropriate product standard to understand the relevant Indian
regulations and read through the corresponding checklists.

Do I need to worry about my intellectual property during certification?

If you follow a few rules you do not have to worry about your proprietary process being
tapped. With good preparation you can direct the tests in such a manner that your
intellectual property in not compromised. By submitting a rough draft-like product
drawings and savvy handling of application documents, the risk can be further
minimized.

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3. Change Management
3.1. The Need for good Change Management

Manufacturers with PESO certificates for their products must comply with the
applicable Indian regulations for PESO approval compliance. Among those are
the related laws and regulations in India.
The applicant/certificate holder is responsible to announce any planned relevant
changes by submitting the required applications and to implement changes only
after approval by the Indian authorities.
Notifiable changes include the following items:

• Changes regarding the product design

• Changes regarding the product structure (e.g. adding a material layer on a
part)
• Changes regarding a “key component” (e.g. changing the tank cap of an
automotive fuel tank)
• Changes of a raw materials

The applicable laws and regulations explicitly state that only the
responsible certification body will decide if an official change application
must be filed and what the corresponding consequences for the certificate
holder will be.

3.2. Respond to Changes

In case there are major changes regarding the certified product itself, the
applicant may be required to send samples for testing in accredited test labs.
The Indian authorities constantly work on improving the regulations. As soon as a
new law becomes in effect, all changes in certificates and new PESO
certifications need to comply with the new requirements. Holders of PESO
certificates that are in compliance with the old requirements will have to apply for
a change within the deadline specified by the Indian certification authority and
might be required to do product re-tests according to the new regulation.
Valid certificates are required to comply with the most current regulations. If
certificate holders do not apply for a change of their certificate within the allotted
timeframe, they run the risk of non-conformance and possibly even suspension or
revocation of their certificate.

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4. After the Certification Procedure

4.1. The PESO Certificate and the marking of products

After the evaluation of the product documents, the certificate is issued.

Every change on a machine or pressure vessel needs to be reported and approved.

At this time there is no factory inspection needed, but this could change in the
future.

4.2. Post-Certification FAQs

Will my certificate lose its validity?

A PESO certificate has a validity of 2 years and needs to be renewed then. PESO
approvals for static pressure vessels can only be applied for with a maximum validity
of 3 years before it needs to be renewed.

Once my product is certified, can the marked products simply be exported to

India?
Yes, with your PESO Certificate the Indian market is completely open for you to ship
your products.

Will Indian authorities inform PESO Certification holders about changes in the
regulatory system?
The short answer is no. Companies are obligated to conduct their own research
regarding changes if they do not hire an advisory firm to monitor changes that would
affect product compliance. Many changes can be found shortly after publication in our
“News” section on our website.

Is it a good idea to push the Indian authorities to shorten the certification period?
In business, time plays a key role. PESO certification projects take time, but it is
important to push only when absolutely necessary, since pushing can influence the
process negatively.

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5. PESO Certification Made Easy: India Certification

Since 2005, India Certification (MPR International GmbH) has been supporting
companies around the world to obtain all kinds of type certifications. Our main focus is
on India, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Africa.

Our headquarters are based in Frankfurt, Germany where we serve the European
market.
Our subsidiary offices are based in China and the US.
India Certification's highly qualified international team will readily answer all your
questions about PESO certification.

We combine international strengths in our management team, providing a multi-cultural

understanding for work with clients, partners and certification authorities.
Since 2005 we have provided comprehensive certification assistance to hundreds of
clients. Currently, we handle certification for several hundred factories including
overseeing certification applications, follow up audits and change management.

India Certification covers the entire range of certification services for all industries,
especially electronics, automotive, child seats, IT products and toys.

Some of the benefits of using India Certification:

• We have developed years of personal relationships with the key certification
authorities and testing laboratories.
• Our team combines specialized expertise and well-developed communication
skills. Our consultants will support you with their experience, knowledge,
proven strategies and planning, with a focus on your specific needs. Our
consultants have been dealing with PESO Certification since its beginning and
will work towards finding the best solution for your certification needs.
• Fast certification: Our service packages ensure very fast certification so that
you can meet your deadlines.
• Excellent quality: The quality of our services and certification process is very
important to us, so we monitor them closely to ensure certification excellence.
At India Certification you will receive free and non-binding information regarding

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 the duration and costs of your certification project. We will help you avoid
customs problems, save money and meet your certification deadline.

5.1. Services: Benefits of All-Inclusive Certification

The quickest, most efficient way to achieve PESO certification is with India
Certification’s “All-Inclusive Package.” We understand that PESO can be a
complex hurdle for manufacturers and therefore we will competently support your
company at every level by providing the following services:

1. Checking the necessity of certification for products;

2. Complete PESO application preparation (including assistance with form
completion, communication with the certification authority, and handling
the necessary payments);
3. Complete handling of renewals.

We can also provide our clients assistance with revising their quality
management documents as well as any other documented procedures related to
PESO accreditation.
Established in 2005, we have a long-standing market presence and excellent
relationships with the relevant Asian authorities and test labs.
Join the many industry leaders we count among our clients and take advantage
of our speed and accuracy to obtain your PESO certificate with minimal hassle
and first-class service.

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5.2. Our References

Excerpt of our list of references:

SSelected Industry references:

ABM Greiffenberger Antriebstechnik

www.abm-antriebe.de
GmbH
AREVA www.areva.com
Bosch Rexroth www.boschrexroth.com
Carrier www.carrier.com
Prysmian Group www.prysmiangroup.com
Jung Polykontakt GmbH www.jung-poly.de
KMR Stainless AG www.oryxstainless.com
Mennekes www.mennekes.de
The Linde Group www.linde.com
Sick AG www.sick.com
Siemens www.siemens.com
ThyssenKrupp System Engineering www.thyssenkrupp-
GmbH systemengineering.com

Selected references in automotive field:

Continental www.conti-online.com
Cooper-Standard Automotive www.cooperstandard.com
Delphi Automotive www.delphi.com
Eissmann Group Automotive www.eissmann.com
Faurecia www.faurecia.com
GRAMMER www.grammer.com
Grupo Antolin www.grupoantolin.com
Hitachi www.hitachi.com
IAC Group www.iacgroup.com
Inteva Products www.intevaproducts.com
Johnson Controls www.johnsoncontrols.com
Key Safety Systems www.keysafetyinc.com
LEAR Corporation www.lear.com
MAGNA www.magna.com
SMP Automotive www.smp-automotive.com
TAKATA www.takata.com/en/
Visteon www.visteon.com

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Car manufacturers:

Audi www.audi.de
Bugatti www.bugatti.com
MAN Trucks www.truck.man.eu
TESLA www.teslamotors.com
Lotus Cars www.lotuscars.com
Maserati www.maserati.com
Porsche www.porsche.com

5.3. Executive Board

Mr. Julian Busch,

Managing Directors of MPR International GmbH

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5.4. Our Team

Our team in Frankfurt

Our Team in Shanghai (China)

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 Our Team in Beijing (China)

Our Team in the USA

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5.5. Contact Details
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about PESO
Certification.

MPR International GmbH – India Certification

Tel.: +49 69 271 37 69 261

Fax: +49 69 271 37 69 11
Kaiserstr. 65
D-60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany E-Mail: info@certification-india.com
Web: www.certification-india.com
China Certification Corporation Chicago office:
Tel.: +1 (773) 654-2673
Fax: +1 (773) 654-2673
Chicago office:
111 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1210, USA Anaheim office:
Tel.: +1 (714) 312-5966
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E-Mail:usa@certification-india.com
Anaheim, California 92806, USA Web: www.certification-india.com

Detang Germany Business Consulting Tel.: +86-400-961-0828

Shanghai Co., Ltd. +86-21-6163-2960

Huanke Road 999, Pudong International

E-Mail: info@certification-india.com
Talent Hub, Building 1, Room 802 Web: www.certification-india.com
Pudong District, 200126 Shanghai, P.R.
China

Beijing Detang Dingfeng International Tel.: +86-400-961-0828

Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. +86-10-8648-2669

Chaoyangmenwai Road 6, Room 401-058

Chaoyang District, 100027 Beijing, P.R. E-Mail: info@certification-india.com
China Web: www.certification-india.com

Zhide Network Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd. Tel.: +86-400-961-0828

+86-28-6232-8781

IFS, Hongxing Road, Section 3, No. 1, Room

E-Mail: info@certification-india.com
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6. Afterword
Thank you for reading PESO Certification Made Easy!

“At India Certification, we believe in the free

trade of quality goods.
We know, however, that control is necessary. Good
product? Good opportunities? Then you should be
stopped by no one. Your success with the
Certification is our goal.”

Julian Busch, CEO

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7. Legal

7.1. Copyright Notice

PESO Certification Made Easy - All rights reserved by MPR International GmbH. No
part of this document may be reproduced in any form, by photocopying or by any
electronic or mechanical means, including information storage or retrieval systems,
without permission in writing from MPR International GmbH. The sharing and
forwarding of this publication is permitted only if the document is transmitted in
complete and unchanged form.

7.2. Disclaimer
This document was created with care and diligence according to the current standards
in place at the time of writing. However, MPR International GmbH makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the
contents of this work. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable
for every situation. If professional assistance is required, the services of MPR
International GmbH itself should be sought.

7.3. Imprint

Publisher and responsible for the content: Julian Busch

MPR International GmbH – India Certification

Kaiserstr. 65
D-60329 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Tel.: +49 69 271 37 69 261

Fax: +49 69 271 37 69 11
E-Mail: info@certification-india.com
Web: www.certification-india.com/en
Company's registered office: Frankfurt am Main
Registered under HRB 117902 at district court Frankfurt a.M., Germany
Director: Julian Busch
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