On 16 August 2012, the Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water made a fuel standard and a fuel quality information (labelling) standard for Ethanol (E85) Automotive Fuel under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. The standards will come into force on 1 November 2012. E85 is a fuel blend of between 70 and 85 per cent ethanol, with the remainder petrol. It is suitable for use in vehicles that are specifically built or modified to use it. The E85 fuel standard specifies the physical and chemical parameters for E85, as well as methods to test whether the fuel meets these parameters. The fuel standards are intended to reduce pollution that may cause environmental and health problems and allow engines to operate more effectively. A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. The RIS was assessed as adequate by the Office of Best Practice Regulation.
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