Council Directive 93/12/EEC relating to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 74, 23 March 1993, pp. 81-83. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract In order to improve air quality with regard to sulphur dioxide and other emissions, the European Community has to take measures to reduce progressively the sulphur content of gas oil used for self-propelling vehicles, including aircraft and vessels, and for heating, industrial and marine purposes. The present Directive lays down particular provisions with regard to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Amended by Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX