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Interpretation of “Flammable Liquid Fuels” With Respect to Fuel Additives

19 October 2026

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing an interpretive rule that interprets the phrase "flammable liquid fuels" as used in the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (PFCSA).

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Topic
Product safety
Regulator
CPSC
Published
19 October 2026
For
Imports
Where it applies
United States
Source
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

From the notice

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing an interpretive rule that interprets the phrase "flammable liquid fuels" as used in the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (PFCSA). Consistent with the plain language of the statute, the Commission interprets this phrase not to include fuel additives that are intended to be added to flammable liquid fuels for the sole purpose of improving engine performance, cleaning engine components, extending engine life, stabilizing fuel, pr
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