July brings F-Gas Regulation deadlines across the EU

Jul. 18, 2011 – 4 July 2011 marked several official deadlines stipulated by the European F-Gas Regulation, with both individuals and companies now required to hold full F Gas Certificates and the European Commission expected to publish a report on the application of the regulation on the basis of which it could subsequently present proposals for revising it. Meanwhile, the climate protection opportunities inherent in tackling non-CO2 gases such as HFCs are increasingly being discussed in the European Parliament.

As of the beginning of overlast week individuals and companies working within scope of the F Gas Regulation (Regulation No 842/2006) that carry out installation work and maintenance on refrigeration equipment using HFC refrigerants are required to hold an F Gas Certificate. This is the first time that individuals and companies alike must hold a full F Gas Company Certificate.

Interim certificates for personnel and companies in EU Member States that had opted to apply a system of interim certification expired on 4 July 2011. Hence, it is now an offence to continue working with an interim Personnel or interim Company Certificate after 4 July 2011.

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Source: R744.com

Contract No.: IEE/08/776/SI2.529222