M/393 - Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester
Mandate to CEN for standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester for use in diesel engines and heating fuels
Mandate M/393 authorises CEN to develop standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester intended for use in diesel engines and heating fuels. The mandate aims to establish harmonised technical specifications to ensure quality, performance, and safety of these biofuels within the European market. The decision on the mandate was recorded in resolution CEN/BT C27/2007. This standardisation initiative supports the European Commission’s objectives for sustainable fuel alternatives and facilitates the integration of fatty acid ethyl ester as a renewable fuel option.
Purpose
The mandate M/393 requests the development of European standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester (FAEE). These standards are intended to regulate the use of FAEE as a fuel component in diesel engines and heating fuels, ensuring quality, safety, and interoperability within the EU market.
Standardisation request
CEN is tasked with creating harmonised standards covering the specifications and requirements for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester when used as a biofuel or fuel additive in diesel engines and heating applications. This includes defining parameters such as composition, purity, and performance criteria to facilitate its safe and effective use.
Expected deliverables
- Harmonised European standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester suitable for diesel engine fuels.
- Complementary standards specifying FAEE requirements for use in heating fuels.
- Documentation that supports compliance with relevant EU legislation and facilitates market acceptance.
Context
The mandate reflects the EU’s commitment to support sustainable energy solutions and the integration of biofuels into transport and heating sectors. By standardising FAEE, the EU aims to promote fuel quality, reduce environmental impact, and enable fair competition in the internal market. The decision referenced (CEN/BT C27/2007) indicates formal approval or adjustment of this mandate within CEN’s governance framework.
This mandate covers the development of standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester used as a fuel in diesel engines and heating systems. It focuses on the quality and performance requirements of this biofuel to ensure its safe and efficient use in these applications.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/393 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN for standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester for use in diesel engines and heating fuels". Mandate to CEN for standards for Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester for use in diesel engines and heating fuels There are 12 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.