F-Gas revision: Industry gathering with EU representatitves

More than 80 participants recently discussed the revision of the F-Gas Regulation with Bente Tranholm-Schwarz from the EU Commission and Samantha Bedry, UK DEFRA, at the invitation of EPEE. Several representatives from ASERCOM contributed to this event. Tranholm-Schwarz renewed the commitment that new proposals will be published in the middle of the year. The industry representatives asked numerous questions and contributed their views to the discussion. Tranholm-Schwarz pointed out to keep these points in mind during the further development of the F-Gas Regulation.

What is important for the industry is: It is becoming apparent that changes are to be expected, especially in the recovery or reuse of refrigerants, because enormous quantities are in place in the existing systems. The aim is to avoid the disposal of refrigerants