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How to store oil, design standards for tanks and containers, where to locate and how to protect them, and capacity of bunds and drip trays.

• Updated: 2 May 2023

How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties

• Overview

  You have to follow certain regulations if you have an oil storage…

• Storing oil at your home

  You must meet building regulations if you have a new or replacement oil…

• Storing oil at your business

  You must follow the regulations for businesses if your oil container can…

How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.

• Updated: 18 November 2025

Find out what animal by-products you can use to make biodiesel, whether you need approval, how to process them and how to use the products.

• Updated: 13 October 2014

Find out about the registered dealers in controlled oil (RDCO) scheme.

• Updated: 20 November 2025

How to label and package olive oil and olive oil products, and which records to keep for product inspections.

• Updated: 20 September 2022

Access the HMRC's Rebated and Tied Oils Enquiry Services, Rebated Oils and Returns Internet Upload Service

Product Safety Report for Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil presenting a serious chemical risk.

• Updated: 9 January 2026

• Updated: 30 June 2023

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• Updated: 10 November 2025