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• Regulating Biofuel Quality

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• Discussion Document

With the introduction of biofuels and biofuel blends into the New Zealand fuel mix it is vital that appropriate specifications and labelling requirements are put in place for biodiesel, ethanol, and for blends of these with petrol and diesel. This will ensure that compliant fuel is suitable for our vehicle fleet.

Petrol and diesel quality is controlled by the Petroleum Products Specifications Regulations (PPSR).

• Regulating Biofuel Quality: Summary of Submissions
  Summary of submissions from the discussion document 'Regulating Biofuel Quality'
• Cabinet Paper - Regulating Biofuel Quality and Labelling Requirements
  Cabinet recently approved the fuel quality specifications and labelling requirements outlined in this Cabinet paper.
• Regulating Biofuel Quality: Discussion Document
  A discussion document that outlines and seeks feedback on the proposed biodiesel and ethanol specifications.