Biofuels Standards
The production, storage, transportation and use of various biofuels is governed by a range of international standards. This page is currently under construction, and will include more detailed information and links on standards.
Biofuels Standards in the EC
The European Commission works closely with CEN for the development and continuous improvement of standards for biofuel use in automotive engines via various tools such as mandates, studies and contracts. The work is carried out by CEN Technical Committee 19 which consists of experts from the automotive industry, the fuel industry, biofuels producers as well as various stakeholders.
Relevant standards include:
EN590 (biodiesel)
EN14214 (FAME)
EN228, EN15736 (bioethanol)
Standards organisations for biofuels
ASTM (search on biodiesel, biofuel, bioethanol, etc.)
CEN (select TC19 and "go")
Biofuels standards / specifications in aviation
ASTM Aviation Fuel Subcommittee
ASTM D7566-11, Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons
Biofuels compatibility / testing
There are several commercial laboratories that test and inspect biofuels in various ways. Examples include Intertek and SGS.
The effects of E20 on Plastic Automative Fuel System Components (Minnesota Center for Automotive Researech)
Additional Links on national and international biofuels standards and regulations
Biofuel Systems Ltd table of Biodiesel Standards for Europe, Germany and USA