WTO notification · TBT
United Arab EmiratesProposed measure, not in force yet
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UAE Technical Regulations for Diesel Fuel - Specifications of Biodiesel Blend (B5 to B20)
The United Arab Emirates notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 3 July 2026. The comment period closed on 1 September 2026.
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The comment period closed on 1 September 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/ARE/705; it can take them up with the United Arab Emirates.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Diesel Fuel - Specifications of Biodiesel Blend (B5 to B20) 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers diesel fuel blends containing 5% to 20% biodiesel by volume, in accordance with Biodiesel Specification B100 (UAE.S 5023:2018 + Amd 1: 2020), combined with diesel fuel conforming to UAE.S 477:2021 specification. These blends, designated as B5 to B20, are suitable for use in a wide range of diesel engines. 1.2 The biodiesel component (B100) of the blend shall conform to the requirements of Specification UAE.S 5023:2018 + Amd 1: 2020. 1.3 The diesel fuel component of the blend shall conform to the requirements of Specification UAE.S 477:2021.
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