Press Release: European Commission sends Reasoned Opinions to 9 Member States for failure to implement European legislation on biofuels

The European Commission on 6 July 2005 sent Reasoned Opinions and letters of formal notice to Member States that had not fulfilled their responsibilities under the biofuels Directive. Biofuels include biodiesel made from oil seeds (especially rape) and used cooking oil; bioethanol made from grain and sugar crops; and biogas made from landfill gas and farm waste.