Update of the European technical standard for overflow prevention devices in fuel tanks
05 May 2026
Effective: 04 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of overflow prevention devices for fuel tanks
Summary
The EU updates the harmonized standard regulating devices that prevent spills in static tanks of liquid fuels. It affects manufacturers and distributors of these safety equipment.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The European Commission amends Implementing Decision 2022/1668 to update the harmonized standard applicable to overflow prevention devices with closure device in static tanks of liquid petroleum fuels. This update means that manufacturers of these equipment must verify that their products comply with the new version of…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0989: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/989 de la Comisión, de 4 de mayo de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2022/1668 en lo que respecta a la norma armonizada sobre dispositivos de prevención de rebosamiento para tanques estáticos para combustibles petrolíferos líquidos. Parte 1: Dispositivos de prevención de rebosamiento con dispositivo de cierre