Focus - Around the world
The IIR’s Global Refrigeration Outlook provides a comprehensive view of the trends, regulations, and technologies transforming the HVAC/R industry.
The spread of counterfeit and non-compliant refrigerants makes it increasingly important to verify suppliers, documentation, and traceability of the gases used.
The new decree strengthens sanctions against the unauthorized production, trade, and use of F-Gas, requiring the supply chain to be traceable.
The deployment of flammable refrigerants requires expertise, correct procedures, and safety throughout the entire life cycle of the systems.
The spread of flammable natural refrigerants makes technical training increasingly crucial to ensuring safe and reliable interventions.
Refrigerant traceability becomes strategic for safety, compliance, and combating the illicit trade in F-gases.
The spread of flammable refrigerants makes technical training central to safety and development in refrigeration.
EU considers PFAS restriction: potential impacts on refrigerants, regulation, and the HVAC/R supply chain.
The EIA report on HFCs, now available in Italian, highlights the risks of illegal trade and the implications for the HVAC/R sector.
The EU Commission clarifies: F-Gas certification does not replace workplace safety obligations for those working with natural refrigerants.
Illegal trafficking of HFCs in Italy is putting pressure on the refrigerant transition, amid market concerns and regulatory challenges.
Between the parallel market and dependence on HFCs, the refrigerant transition remains an open challenge for the HVAC/R sector.
