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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.
Maintenance of ammonia systems is essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and operational continuity in industrial refrigeration.
Illegal trafficking of fluorinated refrigerants poses a threat to the environment, plant safety, and competition in the HVAC/R sector.
A European Commission report highlights the continued central role of F-gases in refrigeration and air conditioning and the progressive transition towards low-GWP refrigerants.
In anticipation of a new Italian F-Gas decree, there are signs of updates to exemptions, safety, and technical criteria that will impact refrigeration.
The exemptions from the F-Gas regulation raise critical application issues: between safety and sustainability, the sector is demanding clearer criteria.
