South Africa: Regulations regarding Fuel Specifications and Standards

Prohibition of the addition of lead-based additives into petrol and the reduction of the sulphur content of diesel from 1 January 2006, and further set out:
Permitted petrol and diesel grades, inclusive of bio-diesel and bio-diesel blend;
Prohibition of certain activities (such as offering for sale, selling or providing one grade of petrol or diesel as another grade of petrol or diesel, as the case may be);
Inspection and testing of petroleum products;
Strict labelling specifications for petroleum products to enable motorists to make an informed choice as to the fuel they prefer to use; and
The keeping and disclosure of records of purchase and sale transactions of petroleum products. 

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: www.dme.gov.za/