Fuels are authorised separately in the different countries of the UK as follows:
- England From 1st May 2021, authorised for publication against SI 2020 No. 1095, Environmental Protection, England the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuel Standards) (England) Regulations 2020.
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland Authorised for publication against the Clean Air Act 1993 only.
- All four countries
In England these are authorised for use in smoke control areas by publication of this list by the Secretary of State in accordance with changes made to sections 20 & 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993 by section 15 of the Deregulation Act 2015.
In England fuels are also certified for use by publication of this list in accordance with the requirements of The Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020.
In Scotland these are authorised by publication of this list by Scottish Ministers in accordance with changes made to sections 20 and 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993 by section 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.
In Northern Ireland these are authorised by publication of this list by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in accordance with changes made to Article 2(2) and 17(3) of the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 by section 15 of the Environmental Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
In Wales these are authorised by regulations made by Welsh Ministers.
Advice: there are safety risks from incorrect storage of fuels. All users should check with their supplier how to store fuel safely.
If you are a fuel manufacturer, importer or distributor, find out how to apply for authorisation.