<h1>India Eases Gas Cylinder Import Rules: Online Approvals by PESO, No Pre-shipment Certification Needed, Valid for 6 Months.</h1> The Government of India has eased the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, to expedite the approval process for importing oxygen cylinders and related equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) will now grant approvals online without physical inspections. Importers must submit necessary documentation, including ISO certificates and hydro test results. Pre-shipment PESO certification is not mandatory, but certification is required before use. Filled cylinders must be certified for medical use by the exporting agency and verified in India. These relaxations are valid for six months or until further notice.