Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel gasoline (E5, E10) at gas stations

Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT stipulates the equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel gasoline (E5, E10) at gas stations. These regulations take effect from February 10, 2013.

Document No.47/2012/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byLê Dương Quang — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldScience and Technology
Issued date28/12/2012
Effective date10/02/2013
Expiry date20/02/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT stipulates the equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel gasoline (E5, E10) at gas stations. These regulations take effect from February 10, 2013.

Scope of application

Gas stations using biofuel gasoline (E5, E10).

Key points

  • Gas stations → must comply with National Technical Regulation QCVN 08:2012/BCT on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel gasoline (E5, E10).
  • These regulations take effect from February 10, 2013.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing environmental pollution due to the use of biofuel gasoline, protecting public health.
  • Negative impact: The cost of investing in new equipment for gas stations may increase.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which type of fuel does this regulation apply?

This regulation applies to biofuel gasoline (E5, E10).

When does this regulation come into effect?

This regulation comes into effect from February 10, 2013.

What must gas stations comply with according to these regulations?

Gas stations must comply with National Technical Regulation QCVN 08:2012/BCT on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel gasoline (E5, E10).

Does this regulation apply to all gas stations?

This regulation only applies to gas stations using biofuel gasoline (E5, E10).

Will there be penalties if this regulation is violated?

This circular does not mention penalty provisions. Refer to other legal documents for information on violation handling measures.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

NUMBER: 47/2012/TT-BCT

HA NOI, December 28, 2012

 

CIRCULAR

ISSUING TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES USED IN THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOFUEL GASOLINE (E5, E10) AT PETROLEUM RETAIL OUTLETS, USED

IN THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOFUEL GASOLINE (E5, E10) AT PETROLEUM RETAIL OUTLETS,

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

BASED ON THE GOVERNMENTAL DECREE NO. 95/2012/NĐ-CP DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2012 ON THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decision No. 53/2012/QĐ-TTg dated November 22, 2012 of the Prime Minister on the roadmap for applying the blending ratio of biofuel with traditional fuel;

AT THE REQUEST OF THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ISSUES TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES USED IN THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOFUEL GASOLINE (E5, E10) AT PETROLEUM RETAIL OUTLETS,

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES USED IN THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOFUEL GASOLINE (E5, E10) AT PETROLEUM RETAIL OUTLETS. DESIGNATION: QCVN 08:2012/BCT.

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2013.

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTORS OF THE MINISTRY’S DEPARTMENTS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE ENERGY GENERAL DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTORS OF THE MINISTRY’S AGENCIES, THE DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRY AND TRADE DEPARTMENTS OF PROVINCES AND MUNICIPALITIES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, THE HEADS OF THE AUTHORITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THESE MATTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

 Place of Receipt:
- General Secretary's Office;
- Government Office;
- MINISTRIES: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NATIONAL DEFENSE, TRANSPORTATION, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT;
- Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade directly under the Central Government;
- Legal Documents Supervision Bureau (Ministry of Justice);
- WEBSITE: GOVERNMENT; MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE;
- Official Gazette;
- To be filed: VT, KHCN.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)


Le Duong Quang

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