Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulation (F-gas)
Progressively phases down HFCs until they are phased out in 2050, with bans on placing on the market refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment that uses gases with a high global warming potential.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- Climate, energy and emissions
- Status
- Phased application
- Last reviewed
- Official text
- EUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2024/573 ↗
Every date for Fluorinated gases
- Entry into force of the regulation
- First new bans for equipment using high-GWP gases
- Bans on self-contained heat pumps and air conditioners with a GWP of 150 or more in 68 days
- Further bans for split systems in 1894 days
Users of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, installers, producers and importers of equipment.
How we helpCertifications & Management Systems →- 01Inventory the systems and gases used; plan their replacement
- 02Check operator certifications and leak records
Frequently asked questions on Fluorinated gases
Progressively phases down HFCs until they are phased out in 2050, with bans on placing on the market refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment that uses gases with a high global warming potential.
Users of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, installers, producers and importers of equipment.
11 Mar 2024: Entry into force of the regulation; 1 Jan 2025: First new bans for equipment using high-GWP gases; 1 Jan 2027: Bans on self-contained heat pumps and air conditioners with a GWP of 150 or more; 1 Jan 2032: Further bans for split systems.
The next milestone is 1 Jan 2027: Bans on self-contained heat pumps and air conditioners with a GWP of 150 or more.
Inventory the systems and gases used; plan their replacement; Check operator certifications and leak records.
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