LONDON: The European Commission is investigating the flow of allegedly fraudulent biofuels into the EU following a complaint from Germany, sources told Reuters, as a Commission spokesman said the bloc was determined to tighten oversight of the trade.
EU incentives for biodiesel production made with waste oils and fat to increase renewable energy use has caused concerns that companies in Asia are mixing biofuels with cheaper oils and exporting them to Europe. Germany's Environment Ministry, the body industry sources said had requested the investigation, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Germany is the bloc's top energy consumer and biofuel importer.
"The Commission has to examine whether the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission savings criteria are met," the EU spokesperson said in the email, adding that the allegations are being investigated.
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