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BS EN 16942:2024 Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information

BS EN 16942:2024

Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information

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Standard number:BS EN 16942:2024
Pages:24
Released:2024-08-15
ISBN:978 0 539 28216 0
Status:Standard
BS EN 16942:2024 - Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information

BS EN 16942:2024 - Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information

Standard Number: BS EN 16942:2024

Pages: 24

Released: 2024-08-15

ISBN: 978 0 539 28216 0

Name: Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information

Status: Standard

Overview

The BS EN 16942:2024 standard is an essential document for anyone involved in the automotive and fuel industries. This standard provides a comprehensive guide for the identification of vehicle compatibility with various fuels through graphical expressions. It is designed to offer clear and concise information to consumers, ensuring they can easily determine which fuels are suitable for their vehicles.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Guidance: The standard offers detailed instructions on how to identify vehicle compatibility with different types of fuels.
  • Graphical Expressions: Utilizes easy-to-understand graphical symbols to convey information to consumers.
  • Consumer-Friendly: Designed with the end-user in mind, ensuring that the information is accessible and easy to interpret.
  • Industry Standard: Recognized and adopted by professionals in the automotive and fuel industries.

Benefits

Adopting the BS EN 16942:2024 standard offers numerous benefits:

  • Enhanced Consumer Confidence: By providing clear information on fuel compatibility, consumers can make informed decisions, leading to increased trust in your products.
  • Reduced Misfuelling Incidents: Clear graphical expressions help prevent misfuelling, which can cause significant damage to vehicles and result in costly repairs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensures that your products meet the latest industry standards and regulations, avoiding potential legal issues.
  • Improved Brand Reputation: Demonstrating a commitment to consumer safety and information can enhance your brand's reputation and reliability.

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN 16942:2024 standard is invaluable for a wide range of professionals and organizations, including:

  • Automotive Manufacturers: Ensure that your vehicles are clearly marked with the appropriate fuel compatibility information.
  • Fuel Suppliers: Provide clear and accurate information on fuel dispensers and packaging to help consumers make the right choice.
  • Regulatory Bodies: Use the standard to develop and enforce regulations related to fuel compatibility and consumer information.
  • Consumer Advocacy Groups: Promote the use of the standard to enhance consumer awareness and safety.

Detailed Content

The BS EN 16942:2024 standard spans 24 pages and covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Introduction: An overview of the need for clear fuel compatibility information and the benefits of using graphical expressions.
  • Graphical Symbols: Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the graphical symbols used to indicate fuel compatibility.
  • Application Guidelines: Instructions on how to apply the graphical symbols to vehicles, fuel dispensers, and packaging.
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples of how the standard has been successfully implemented in various contexts.
  • Compliance and Testing: Guidelines for ensuring that your products meet the requirements of the standard.

Release Information

The BS EN 16942:2024 standard was released on August 15, 2024, and is available for immediate implementation. The standard is published under the ISBN 978 0 539 28216 0.

Conclusion

In today's fast-paced world, providing clear and accurate information to consumers is more important than ever. The BS EN 16942:2024 standard offers a reliable and effective solution for identifying vehicle compatibility with various fuels through graphical expressions. By adopting this standard, you can enhance consumer confidence, reduce misfuelling incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve your brand's reputation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay ahead in the industry and provide the best possible information to your customers.

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BS EN 16942:2024


This standard BS EN 16942:2024 Fuels. Identification of vehicle compatibility. Graphical expression for consumer information is classified in these ICS categories:
  • 75.160.20 Liquid fuels
This document lays down harmonized identifiers for marketed liquid and gaseous fuels. The requirements in this document are to complement the informational needs of users regarding the compatibility between the fuels and the vehicles that are placed on the market. The identifier is intended to be visualized at dispensers and refuelling points, on vehicles, in motor vehicle dealerships and in consumer manuals as described in this document. Marketed fuels include for example petroleum-derived fuels, synthetic fuels, biofuels, natural gas, LPG, hydrogen and biogas and blends of the aforementioned delivered to mobile applications. NOTE For the purposes of this document, the terms “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent respectively the mass fraction, µ, and the volume fraction, φ.