I henhold til artikel 27, stk. 1, litra a), i direktiv 92/83/EØF skal medlemsstaterne punktafgiftsfritage alkohol, der er blevet fuldstændig denatureret i overensstemmelse med en medlemsstats forskrifter, når sådanne forskrifter er behørigt anmeldt og godkendt i overensstemmelse med stk. 3 og 4 i nævnte artikel.
Pursuant to Article 27(1)(a) of Directive 92/83/EEC, Member States are required to exempt from excise duty alcohol which has been completely denatured in accordance with the requirements of any Member State, provided that such requirements have been duly notified and accepted in accordance with the conditions laid down in paragraphs 3 and 4 of that Article.