At AVISTA OIL, we continue to engage intensively with the document ‘Lubricants & Greases: End of Life – Sustainable Best Practices’ (2024) published by ATIEL and UEIL. Many of the principles described therein reflect our daily activities. In our series, we present the individual chapters – and show how we are already implementing them today.
Today's focus: Cross-border transport.
What does the EoL document require? Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 lays down clear rules for the international transport of waste oil: it is subject to authorisation, notification and strict documentation. It may only take place if all legal requirements are met, including:
- Plant authorisations
- Proof of insurance
- Notification contracts
- Take-back obligations
- This ensures that waste oils are only treated where environmentally sound and safe regeneration is guaranteed.
How does AVISTA OIL operate internationally? As an internationally active company with our own refineries, we handle numerous cross-border transports every year – in full compliance with legal requirements.
Every single transport is:
✅ registered with the competent authorities
✅ examined in a laboratory
✅ fully documented
In addition, we specifically use regional transport routes – road, rail and sea – to minimise emissions and risks. All transports are legally compliant and are regularly checked by the authorities.
This ensures that every litre of waste oil arrives safely – and can be professionally processed in our facilities to become part of the cycle again.
Conclusion For AVISTA OIL, cross-border transport means not only logistical responsibility, but also a circular economy that transcends national borders – safe, transparent and sustainable.
The complete document can be found here: „Lubricants & Greases: End of Life – Sustainable Best Practices“
In the next article in our series: Life cycle assessment – how our regeneration of waste oil measurably saves CO₂ and contributes to resource conservation.