F-Gas Regulation in detail
The EFCTC website http//www.fluorocarbons.org(Mexichem Fluor is a member) provides detailed information for the F-Gas Regulation, for distributors contractors, OEMs, end users.
The aim of the Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006 of the European Parliament of the European Parliament and of the Council, on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases is to contain, prevent and reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol though their responsible use.
This Regulation has made a significant contribution towards the European Community's Kyoto Protocol target by introducing cost-effective emission reduction measures and prevent distortion of the internal market.
The main focus is on containment and recovery of F-gases, by trained personnel, together with some harmonised restrictions on the marketing and use of F-gases in applications where their containment is difficult to achieve or their use is considered inappropriate and suitable alternatives exist.
The Regulation covers the use of HFCs, PFCs and SF6 in all their applications with the exception of Mobile Air Conditioning, which is covered by the MAC Directive.
There are ten implementing Regulations that provide the necessary detail for successful operation of the F-Gas Regulation. These are:
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1493/2007 of 17 December 2007 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the format for the report to be submitted by producers, importers and exporters of certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1494/2007 of 17 December 2007 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the form of labels and additional labelling requirements as regards products and equipment containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1516/2007 of 19 December 2007 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, standard leakage checking requirements for stationary refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1497/2007 of 18 December 2007 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, standard leakage checking requirements for stationary fire protection systems containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 303/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of companies and personnel as regards stationary refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 304/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of companies and personnel as regards stationary fire protection systems and fire extinguishers containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 305/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of personnel recovering certain fluorinated greenhouse gases from high-voltage switchgear.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 306/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of personnel recovering certain fluorinated greenhouse gas-based solvents from equipment.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 307/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements for training programmes and the conditions for mutual recognition of training attestations for personnel as regards air-conditioning systems in certain motor vehicles containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 308/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the format for notification of the training and certification programmes of the Member States.
The F-Gas regulation is currently under review with a revised F-Gas regulation expected soon
Other sources of useful information for the F-Gas Regulation can be obtained from:
Figaroo Leaflet
http//www.fluorocarbons.org
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/climat/fluor/index_en.htm
www.defra.gov.uk/fgas
