The proposal by the commission aims to accelerate technological change to meet the EU’s climate and energy objectives. This legislative proposal for the revision of F-Gas will be translated into all official EU languages. Discussions between the different bodies of the European Commission and the stakeholders will start in order to reach a final text to be voted on in the first quarter of 2023.
The main changes compared to the current version are as follows:
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- Phasing down the use of HFCs and PFCs extended to 2050 to be in line with the timetable proposed by the Kigali Amendment.
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- Change in allowances such as
– Reference value of quotas.
– Metered dose device included.
– Quotas to be paid for.
- Change in allowances such as
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- Removal of some additional exemptions and bans for placing new equipment on the market (Annex IV) compared to the current F-Gas, for example:
– On heat pumps.
– Removal of the “commercial refrigeration” distinction.
– Removal of the exemption for the maintenance of installations < 40 teq CO2.
– On electrical switch gear.
– On cosmetic products.
- Removal of some additional exemptions and bans for placing new equipment on the market (Annex IV) compared to the current F-Gas, for example:
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- Cross surveillance of the European market by the European authorities and traceability
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- Fight against illegal products.
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- Extension of the scope of the F-Gas Regulation, for example:
– Certification and recovery of HFOs.
– Training on alternatives.
– Promotion of the use of recycled and reclaimed products.
- Extension of the scope of the F-Gas Regulation, for example:
Have your say: the deadline for comments on the proposed revision of the F-Gas Regulation has been extended to 20 June 2022. Every stakeholder can comment.