Quality monitoring

The EU Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC (FQD) requires member states (MS) to establish a fuel quality monitoring system (FQMS) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant European standard. The use of an alternative fuel quality monitoring system may be permitted, provided that such a system ensures results of equivalent confidence.

Every year, by August 31, MS must submit a report with national fuel quality data for the preceding calendar year. The European Commission (EC) has established a common format for the submission of a summary of national fuel quality data. In addition, MSmust report the total volumes of petrol and diesel fuels marketed in