Germany and France are urging the European Union to intensify measures against the import of fraudulent biofuel, particularly from China, which uses ingredients like used cooking oil. These imports are disrupting global markets and undercutting EU producers, Bloomberg reported. France, Germany, and the Netherlands suggest stricter EU rules for verifying biofuel production facilities before imports are allowed. EU producers claim they are being undercut by Asian companies mixing cheaper feedstocks and mislabeling fuels to qualify for EU incentives.
U.S. groups have similarly demanded increased levies on Chinese used cooking oil, claiming it undercuts American biofuel crops.
The EU initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese biodiesel in late 2023.
The proposal must be advanced by the European Commission and approved by a majority of EU member states to become a rule. The initiative aims to protect the integrity of the EU’s renewable energy targets and support domestic biofuel producers. Sign up to receive more news and market analysis from Pro Farmer.
