Govt relaxes certain norms to fast track approvals for imported cylinders, pressure vessels for medical oxygen SECTIONS Govt relaxes certain norms to fast track approvals for imported cylinders, pressure vessels for medical oxygenBy Share Synopsis The relaxations would be valid for six months or till further orders of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), an official statement said. PTI In case of filled cylinders, the agency exporting to India would have to certify that the oxygen filled in the cylinder is of such purity and concentration that is fit for medical use. The government on Saturday eased certain norms under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said that for the next six months, the certification of Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) will not be mandatory before importing consignment of oxygen cylinders, and containers. The certification will be required before use of the oxygen cylinders, which entails weight and hydro testing.