What is the industry doing to ensure Biodiesel quality?
The biodiesel industry considers quality of the utmost importance. It has fully embraced the setting in industry consensus standards through the premier fuel standards setting body in the US-the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). ASTM PS 121, the biodiesel standard in use today, was approved in 1998. EPA has adopted the ASTM standard as many states have incorporated PS 121 into their local statues. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the industry trade association, has also initiated a Biodiesel Quality Accreditation Program-a ‘Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval’ for biodiesel marketing companies. Look for the National Biodiesel Accreditation Program (NBAP) seal when purchasing biodiesel.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) approved a full standard for biodiesel, with the designation of D-6751. It is critical that ASTM certified biodiesel be used in your fleet to ensure a consistent level of proven quality. In addition, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has developed a rigorous quality management program for producers and marketers called BQ-9000 which ensures the quality of biodiesel from the production facility all the way to your tank.
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