The bioethanol industry in India is subject to several rules and regulations, including:

 The bioethanol industry in India is subject to several rules and regulations, including: 

BIS certification

Bioethanol must meet the relevant Indian Standards, including IS 15464 (2004). 

PESO license

Distilleries and sugar mills that produce ethanol must obtain a license from the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation of India. 

Factory license

A bioethanol manufacturing unit is considered a factory under the Factories Act of 1948 and requires a license. 

Consent NOC

A bioethanol industry must obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board. 

National Biofuel Coordination Committee

This committee decides on the import and export of biofuels, and on duties and taxes to ensure that domestically produced biofuels are not more expensive than imported biofuels. 

 

Other regulations include:

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, which blends petrol with 10% ethanol.

The Interest Subvention Scheme, which aims to increase ethanol production capacity.

The Long Term Policy on e

thanol procurement.