THE NEW ENGLAND FUEL INSTITUTE IS NOW OFFERING:
BIODIESEL PUMP LABELS!!!
REQUIRED UNDER LAW

 

WHAT THEY ARE: Biodiesel pump labels are placed on your fuel dispenser (similar to the octane labels you see at the gas station). They state the presence and/or volume of biomass in the diesel gasoline as required by the Federal Trade Commission.

 

DIMENSIONS AND MATERIAL: The labels are 3”x2.5” and meet FTC regulations. They have a coating to protect them from the elements.

 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LABELS: Essentially, you have two choices of labels for your dispensers: Those that state the CONTENT ONLY and those that state CONTENT AND SPECIFIC VOLUME. The choice is yours; you only need to have an approved label. For example, “BIODIESEL BLEND” would indicate a blend of 5%-20%. Alternately, “B-5” would indicate a blend of 5%. Either label would suffice. The question is: Do you want to show only content or content and volume?

 

PENALTIES: The Federal Trade Commission can sue violators of the Federal Rating Rule (biodiesel labels) in Federal Court. The court can impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation!!!

 

PLACEMENT: The label or labels must be placed conspicuously on the dispenser face in full view of consumers and as near to the price per unit as is reasonably practical.

 

 

*The FTC only requires labels for blends over 5%. Technically, B-5 is not necessary, however, it is strongly recommended that you label your dispenser.