This consultation proposes amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004. These regulations will transpose Article 21(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC, the “Renewable Energy Directive” (RED). The Article requires that where transport fuels (for all modes) contain more than 10% biofuel by volume, this should be indicated at sales points.

Implementation of Article 21(1) of the Directive will help to inform consumers whose vehicles may not be suited for higher levels of biofuel. Furthermore, it will allow consumers with compatible vehicles to identify fuels with high biofuel content more easily.

Government response

• Response to Proposed Amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004 (PDF – 235KB)

Consultation documents

• Consultation (PDF – 62 KB)
• Annex A – Consultation response form (DOC – 89 KB)
• Annex C – List of those consulted (PDF – 15 KB)
• Annex D – Draft Regulations (PDF – 15 KB)

Impact Assessment

• Biofuel (Labelling) (Amendment) Regulations (PDF – 384 KB)
• Annex B – Consultation stage impact assessment

Respond to the consultation

Marina Skrinar
Biofuels Regulation
Department for Transport
Zone 1/32
Great Minster House
76 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DR
Email: biofuels.transport@dft.gsi.gov.uk