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The Laws of Fiji
Last Updated: 1 January 2019

4. Testing methods

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(1) To determine the amount of a substance mentioned in Table 2 that is contained in petrol, or a parameter mentioned in that Table for petrol, an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or Institute of Petroleum (IP) testing methods or any later or equivalent test method mentioned in that Table for the substance or parameter must be used.

Table 2

ItemSubstance or ParameterTesting Method
1AromaticsASTM D1319
ASTM D5059
ASTM D5580
ASTM D5845
ASTM D6293
2LeadASTM D3237
ASTM D5059
3OlefinsASTM D1319
ASTM D5845
ASTM D6293
ASTM D6296
ASTM D6550
ASTM D6839
4OxygenASTM D5622
ASTM D4815
5MTBR (Methyl tertiary,butyl ether)ASTM Dl319
ASTM D4815
ASTM D5599
ASTM D5845
ASTM D5986
ASTM D6293
6DIPE (Di-isopropyl ether)ASTM D1319
ASTM D4815
ASTM D5599
ASTM D5845
ASTM D5986
7TBA (Tertiary butyl alcohol)ASTM D1319
ASTM D4815
ASTM D5599
ASTM D5845
ASTM D5986
8SulphmASTM D1266
ASTM D2622
ASTM D4294
ASTM D5453
ASTM D6334
IP 107
IP336
9PhosphorusASTM D3231
10Research octane numberASTM D2699
IP237
11Reid vapour pressureASTM D323
12Benzene (All Grades)ASTM D1591
13Ethanol (All Grades)ASTM D5501
ASTM D4815
14Corrosion silver strip (3 hours at 50°C)ASTM D4814
ASTM D130
modified
15Unwashed gumASTM D38
Reporting by oil companies or importers (2) To allow for consistent monitoring of petrol fuel, oil companies are required to provide test reports following the test methods specified in Table 2 for each shipment from an accredited laboratory from the country of export that is approved by the Minister on the approval of the Director. The reports are to be submitted within one month of end of each quarter should include tests for substances mentioned in Table 1. Reports to be submitted to—
The Director National Trade Measurement and Standards
Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards
P.O. Box 2118
Government Buildings
SUVA
Taking of samples (3) The Director may direct an officer to take samples for testing for the purpose of compliance with these Standards.