The Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations, which extend to the United Kingdom, transpose Article 3.5 of Directive 2003/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8th May 2003 on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport. Regulation 3 provides that the notice “Not suitable for all vehicles: consult vehicle manufacturer before use” should be prominently displayed on any fuel pumps for dispensing by retail to an ultimate consumer a biofuel or a fuel blend containing more than 5% of biofuel by volume. Regulation 4 and the Schedule provide a mechanism through which the labelling requirements can be enforced by weights and measures authorities.

A Transposition Note in respect of the Directive has been laid before each House of Parliament.

A full Regulatory Impact Assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs to business is available from the Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles Division, Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR (telephone: [phone]). A copy has been placed in the library of each House of Parliament.

Copies of the Directive can be obtained from the Stationery Office.