Circular No. 20/2009/TT-BKHCN on the issuance and implementation of "National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel"

Circular No. 20/2009/TT-BKHCN issues National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel, replacing the previous Decision of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Circular takes effect six months from the date of signature.

Document No.20/2009/TT-BKHCN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byTrần Quốc Thắng — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorScience and Technology
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/09/2009
Effective date31/03/2010
Expiry date01/01/2016
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 20/2009/TT-BKHCN issues National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel, replacing the previous Decision of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Circular takes effect six months from the date of signature.

Key points

  • National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel are issued pursuant to this Circular
  • The Circular takes effect six months from the date of signature
  • Replacing Decision No. 16/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology on Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enterprises producing and trading in petroleum products must comply with the new technical regulations
  • Consumers will have access to higher quality fuel
  • Costs for relevant parties may increase due to the need to meet new requirements

❓ Frequently asked questions

When were the National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel issued?

This Decision takes effect six months from the date of signature.

Which technical regulations does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Decision No. 16/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology on Gasoline and Diesel Fuel.

What must enterprises do to comply with the new technical regulations?

Enterprises producing and trading in petroleum products must comply with the National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel issued pursuant to this Circular.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.

How do the new technical regulations replace the old ones?

National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel issued pursuant to this Circular replace Decision No. 16/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology.

Full text

CIRCULAR
Regarding the issuance and implementation of the "National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel"
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006, and Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant to Decree No. 28/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 14, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
Considering the proposal of the General Director of the Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Department;
The Minister of Science and Technology hereby promulgates:
Article 1. Attached hereto is the "National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Biofuel".
Article 2. This Circular shall take effect six months from the date of issuance and shall supersede Decision No. 16/2007/QĐ-BKHCN dated August 27, 2007 of the Minister of Science and Technology promulgating the "National Technical Regulations on Gasoline and Diesel Fuel".
Article 3. THE DIRECTOR OF THE STANDARDIZATION, MEASUREMENT, AND QUALITY CONTROL AGENCY, THE HEADS OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
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