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ECHA launches consultation on the economic and industrial costs of PFAS restrictions: potential impacts on materials and components in the HVAC/R sector.
The social costs of PFAS in Europe could increase significantly by 2050, with possible regulatory implications also for the HVAC/R supply chain.
The new F-Gas framework brings GWP below 150 to the heart of European refrigeration, consolidating a transition already underway in the sector.
Best practices for the safe selection, installation, and maintenance of systems using A2L refrigerants.
In Italy, the fight against illegal F-gas trade is being strengthened with integrated controls between authorities, customs, and law enforcement to protect the environment and the market.
Illicit refrigerant trafficking is a global problem that compromises the safety, quality, and competitiveness of the HVAC/R industry. Controls and traceability are becoming crucial.
The spread of non-compliant refrigerant cylinders increases safety and system risks. Rigorous inspections, certifications, and procedures are essential for the HVAC/R industry.
PFAS in compressors represent an emerging critical issue: between environmental risks, potential restrictions, and the need for alternative materials, the industry must prepare for a new phase in sustainable refrigeration.
A2L refrigerants, with low GWP and low flammability, open a new era for refrigeration: efficiency, safety and sustainability require updated skills and innovation.
The new European proposals introduce more flexible deadline extensions and GWP thresholds for refrigerants, encouraging a gradual and more sustainable transition for the refrigeration sector.
The draft European standard prEN 378 was not approved at the first vote. Aspects related to safety, low-GWP refrigerants, and operating procedures remain to be clarified.
