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Notification Detail :: G/TBT/N/ARE/643

Notification No.

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Title

UAE Control scheme for Security and Safety requirements in Industrial Gas Facilities

Objective

Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection (TBT); Protection of human health or safety (TBT); Quality requirements (TBT); Cost saving and productivity enhancement (TBT)

Product Covered

Industrial Gas Facilities

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23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks; 75.180 - Equipment for petroleum and natural gas industries; 75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment; 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders

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Description

This UAE control scheme outlines the regulatory framework for various facilities and operations related to industrial gases within the state's territory, including free zones. Here's a breakdown of its key components:A. Scope of the schemeThe decision applies to the following:Industrial Gases Facilities: This includes institutions and companies involved in:ProductionPackagingImportExportTransportationStorage of industrial gases.Production or Import of Cylinders, Pipes, and Tanks: Facilities engaged in the manufacture or import of cylinders, pipes, tanks, and other vessels used for filling industrial gases.Gas Containers: The decision covers cylinders, pipes, tanks, and other containers used for gases, whether they are empty or filled.Equipment and Fittings in the Gas Sector: This includes valves, pressure regulators, connections, and other accessories installed on gas cylinders and tanks.Maintenance and Rehabilitation Centres: Facilities that focus on maintaining, refurbishing and test of industrial gas cylinders and tanks.Transport and Handling of Gases: This includes means of land transport, logistics operations, and the storage and handling of cylinders and containers that hold compressed or refrigerated gases.B. ExclusionsThe following are excluded from the provisions of this decision:Petroleum Gas and Natural Gas: Facilities and operations related to petroleum gas and natural gas, including their transportation, storage, and containers filled with these gases, are not covered by this decision. This exclusion applies to all forms of petroleum and natural gas, whether compressed or liquefied.In summary, the scheme regulates all activities and facilities associated with the handling, production, transport, and storage of industrial gases, while explicitly excluding those related to petroleum and natural gases.

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