Focus - Laws and Regulations


Laws and Regulations • 03.04.2026
PFAS and refrigeration: between European restrictions and ongoing critical issues for the HVAC/R sector

The European restriction on PFAS enters a decisive phase, with exemptions and critical issues for the refrigeration sector.

Laws and Regulations • 26.03.2026
PFAS and refrigeration: a new phase of European consultation on restrictions begins

ECHA launches a new consultation on PFAS: potential impacts also for the refrigeration and F-gas sectors.

Laws and Regulations • 05.03.2026
PFAS and F-Gas: A Double Regulatory Challenge for the HVAC&R Industry

The potential European restriction on PFAS, together with the F-Gas Regulation, opens up new regulatory challenges for the refrigeration sector.

Laws and Regulations • 09.02.2026
Refrigeration investments: the role of hyper-depreciation in 2026

The 2026 hyper-depreciation program supports investments in refrigeration, promoting efficiency, modernization, and competitiveness.

Laws and Regulations • 28.01.2026
Hyper-depreciation 2026: A tax incentive for refrigeration investments

Hyper-depreciation 2026: a tax opportunity to support investments in refrigeration equipment, improving efficiency and competitiveness.

Laws and Regulations • 22.12.2025
PFAS and refrigerants: EU considers excluding F-gases from restrictions

An EU guideline proposes to exclude fluorinated refrigerants from PFAS restrictions, while maintaining a dedicated regulatory framework to ensure continuity for the HVAC/R sector.

Laws and Regulations • 16.12.2025
Household and commercial refrigerators: EU opens consultation on labeling and ecodesign

The EU launches a consultation on energy labeling and ecodesign for refrigerators, with potential impacts on commercial refrigeration and the HVAC/R sector.

Laws and Regulations • 19.11.2025
PFAS and HVAC-R: The Refrigeration Industry: Critical Materials and Impending Regulation

PFAS substances are entering the European regulatory radar, and the HVAC-R sector is among the largest users. For professional refrigeration, the time has come for material verification and traceability.

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