India has lifted restrictions placed on using and carrying Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones on commercial airplanes, but only for devices purchased after September 15 2016, the country's aviation regulator said.
(Also see: Samsung Provides Update About Recovered Galaxy Note 7 Units)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), earlier in September, warned passengers and airlines from turning on or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones when they are on board or storing them in checked-in baggage.
Samsung has not started selling Galaxy Note 7 phones in India as yet, the company said in a statement, adding that it will only sell new devices in the country that will have a green battery icon to indicate it is safe to charge and use on a flight.
The restrictions will continue to apply to phones purchased before September 15 this year, DGCA said in a statement.
(Also see: Samsung Executives Meet DGCA Officials Over Galaxy Note Series Ban)
Samsung recalled its Galaxy Note 7 phones across the globe this month due to faulty batteries, which caused the devices to catch fire, when they are on charge or in normal use.
© Thomson Reuters 2016
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