The new European compatibility labelling between road vehicles and fuels will come into force on October 12

It will improve the information given to consumers.

Today has seen the presentation of the standard that indicates what the new labels should look like and where they should be positioned, in addition to some explanatory guides for users and agents in the sector. The meeting took place in the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.

UNE-EN standard 16942 defines the 13 labels specific for each fuel type: from petroleum derivatives, to biofuels, and including natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen and its mixtures.