In response to the European Climate Law and the need for stronger climate action, the European Commission reviewed the 2014 F-gas Regulation and proposed a new regulation to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on 7 April 2022.
Building on the success of its predecessor, Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated gases was adopted on 7 February 2024 and became applicable on 11 March 2024. Hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and other fluorinated compounds. The placing on the market of hydrofluorocarbons listed in Annex I, Section 1, is subject to a quota system.
Unsaturated hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons, fluorinated inhalation anaesthetics and other substances. Fluorinated ethers, ketones and alcohols, as well as other fluorinated compounds. These new rules are the most ambitious in the world.
They will prevent the use of planet-warming gases in products such as refrigeration equipment, heat pumps, air conditioning equipment and aerosol sprays, making them more environmentally friendly.
At the same time, these rules will stimulate innovation and create new opportunities for EU industry, while citizens will benefit from the introduction of state-of-the-art technologies. The EU also continues to lead the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and set a positive example for partners worldwide.
