Fluorocarbons are used as feedstocks, as refrigerants, as solvents and as blowing agents for insulation plastic foams. The Sector Group’s main objective is to monitor the constantly changing legislation related to HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (perfluorinated carbons) and SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride), CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons), in the EU and at global level.
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According to a new Report from French research institutes ARMINES/ERIE, commissioned by EPEE, Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions from refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment have decreased since 1990 and are set to decrease even further in the coming 20 years.
UK ACRIB, representing key trade and professional institutes, has prepared a draft response to the EU Commission’s Consultation on the F-Gas Regulation Review, to highlight the most effective policy measures based effectiveness in the UK to date. Before a final answer is delivered to the Commission ACRIB would appreciate comments from the wider industry.

Fluorocarbons producers have warned customers to only purchase refrigerants from authorized suppliers, to prevent them from introducing counterfeit refrigerants containing toxic and flammable substances into their systems.

HFC Producers support action under the Montreal Protocol for a consumption cap and reduction of HFCs
AFCE - Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement
Présentation de la réglementation applicable et à venir sur les fluides frigorigènes et les climatiseurs.
N. Vincent,Chargé de mission à l'Union Climatique de France
as alternate GWP definition. R-134a vs. R-744 in the selection of MAC system