
Article 1 
The common fiscal marker provided for by Directive 95/60/EC, for the marking of all gas oils falling within CN codes 2710 19 41, 2710 19 45, and 2710 19 49, as well as of kerosene falling within CN code 2710 19 25, shall be Solvent Yellow 124, as specified in the Annex to this Decision.
Member States shall fix a marking level of at least 6 mg and not more than 9 mg of marker per litre of mineral oil.
Article 2 
This Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 2011 at the latest, taking into account technical developments in the field of marking systems and the need to counteract fraudulent use of mineral oils exempt from excise duty or subject to a reduced excise duty rate.
An earlier review shall be undertaken if it is found that Solvent Yellow 124 is causing additional health or environmental damage.
Article 3 
Decision 2001/574/EC is repealed.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 22 June 2006.
For the Commission
László KOVÁCS
Member of the Commission
ANNEX

1. Identification according to the Colour Index: Solvent Yellow 124

2. Scientific name: N-Ethyl-N-[2-(1-isobutoxyethoxy)ethyl]-4-(phenylazo)aniline.
