# The Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004, Regulation 3: Labelling requirements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Paragraph (2) applies to each of the following fuels—
(a) bioethanol;
(b) biodiesel;
(c) any blend containing more than 10% by volume of bioethanol.
(d) any blend containing more than 7% by volume of biodiesel.
(2) No person shall sell, or offer for sale, to the ultimate consumer any fuel to which this paragraph applies, unless the words, “Not suitable for all vehicles: consult vehicle manufacturer before use” are displayed prominently on any dispenser from which such fuel is sold or offered for sale to the ultimate consumer.
(3) No person shall sell, or offer for sale, to the ultimate consumer before 1st April 2010 any blend containing more than 5% but not more than 7% by volume of biodiesel unless the words “Contains up to 7% biodiesel” are displayed prominently on any dispenser from which such fuel is sold or offered for sale to the ultimate consumer.
(4) A person must not sell, or offer for sale, to the ultimate consumer any blend containing more than 5% but not more than 10% by volume of bioethanol, unless the words “Suitable for most petrol vehicles: check before use” are displayed prominently on any dispenser from which such blend is sold or offered for sale to the ultimate consumer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3349/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/biofuel-labelling-regulations-2004/regulation-3
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.

