DPIIT seeks comments on Draft Explosives(Amendment) Rules, 2022 by 3rd March, 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has invited comments on the Draft Explosives(Amendment) Rules, 2022 by 3rd March ,2023 (i.e forty-five days from the gazette notification).

Highlight:

1. The draft proposes that in case of Explosives Manufacturing Units they must submit all the inspection or safety audit reports since last approval as per the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 issued by Third Party Inspection Agency at the time of renewal of License.
2. Third Party Inspection Agency means a professional organization recognized by Chief Controller of Explosives to carry out inspection and safety audit of major accident hazards premises as defined under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989, and having minimum three persons with minimum qualification of masters’ degree in chemistry or bachelors degree in chemical engineering from a recognized university and minimum experience of ten years in manufacturing and handling of Explosives.

Comments/Suggestions:

1. Comments may be sent
2. 1. By post to Director (Explosives), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Room No. 254A Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 011 or
   2. By email to avi.gupta@gov.in

Source: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade