Illegal refrigerant Sales and black market concerns for EU
Growing concerns over illegal refrigerant sales and the apparent thriving black market have EU States, law enforcement and industry groups committed to action. The writing on the wall, however, has been only to evident for a number of years. AREA* has responded to a public consultation over ODS (ozone depleting substances) and how effective regulation […]
Read MoreHFC ban petition rejected by US Court of Appeals
A petition which challenged a U.S. court decision to reverse an HFC ban on using certain types of refrigerant as been thrown out. The U.S. Court of appeals (District of Columbia) denied the petition which had been brought by manufacturers Honeywell, Chemours and the environment group NRDC. This was contra the previous court decision imposed […]
Read MoreRefrigerant gas shortage critical warns Spain
The Spanish refrigeration association Refrigerant gas shortage critical warns Spain has warned of a “critical” refrigerant gas shortage and has appealed for a reduction on tax (HFC’s) to the Spanish government. The European F-gas regulations has created an “abnormal situation” and the AEFYT warns R507A and R404A may well disappear by next year. The situation is seen currently […]
Read MoreCO2 refrigeration switch by Aldi to be completed by 2018
The German discount supermarket chain Aldi announces plans to show the way forward for all supermarkets as it initially seeks to convert 100 stores over to CO2 refrigeration. The retailer aims to have the conversion completed by the end of 2018. The cost for the conversion (first stage work) to CO2 refrigeration has been put at […]
Read MoreHotpoint FF175BP Fridge Freezer caused Grenfell fire
A Hotpoint FF175BP fridge freezer has been identified as the cause of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. An immediate investigation has begun by the UK government in to the fridge freezer appliance confirmed as the origin of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed a Hotpoint FF175BP fridge freezer was the catalyst of the fire which […]
Read MoreRefrigerant 404A phase out and replacement
Refrigerant 404A phase out has a forward date of January 1st 2020 and various refrigeration applications dating back to July 20th 2016 also fall within the directive. R404A has been in use for some years as a long term replacement for CFC R502. Refrigerant 502 was a blend of HCFC R22 and CFC115 with a safety […]
Read MoreUK inquiry into F-gas regulation post Brexit
An inquiry has been launched by the UK government which will focus on F-gas emissions policy and F-gas regulation following Brexit. The inquiry is to be undertaken by the Environmental Audit Committee who will further analyze how the UK has progressed in the reduction of F-Gas emissions, and how leaving the EU will impact on […]
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