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Learn how the F-gas Regulation is being implemented, including quota allocation, labelling, reporting formats, and certification requirements.

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  • 20 February 2024
F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573

Download the full text of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases, which entered into force on 11 March 2024, and discover how it will help the EU reduce its climate impact.

  • F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573
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  • Reglamento (UE) 2024/573
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  • Nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) 2024/573
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  • Europa-Parlamentets og Rådets forordning (EU) 2024/573
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  • Verordnung (EU) 2024/573
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  • Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu määrus (EL) 2024/573
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  • Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2024/573
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  • Règlement (UE) 2024/573
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  • Rialachán (AE) 2024/573
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  • Uredba (EU) 2024/573
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  • Regolamento (UE) 2024/573
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  • Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes Regula (ES) 2024/573
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  • 2024 m. vasario 7 d. Europos Parlamento ir Tarybos reglamentas (ES) 2024/573
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  • Az Európai Parlament és a Tanács (EU) 2024/573
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  • Regolament (UE) 2024/573
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  • Verordening (EU) 2024/573
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  • Rozporządzenie Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2024/573
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  • Regulamento (UE) 2024/573
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  • Regulamentul (UE) 2024/573
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  • Nariadenie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (EÚ) 2024/573
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  • Uredba (EU) 2024/573
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Derogations

NameDescriptionStatusDate of Publication
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/33Exemption for using F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more in blast cabinets, artisanal gelato ice cream makers, ice makers, trolleys for preserving and regenerating food, retarder prover cabinets, frozen drinks dispensers and cold cream dispensersApplicable from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 202613 January 2025
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3122Exemption for using F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more in blood transport boxes and blood plasma contact shock freezersApplicable from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 202616 December 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3120Exemption for using F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more in mechanical cryogenic freezers (– 150 oC)Applicable from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 202816 December 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2729Exemption for using F-gases in environmental simulation, spray-drying, freeze-drying, and centrifuges.Applicable from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028 22 October 2024

Implementing acts

NameDescriptionStatusDate of Publication
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2767Quota reference values for HFCsApplicable from 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 202615 November 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2473F-gas Portal registration rulesApplicable 20 September 2024
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2215Certification for refrigeration, AC, heat pumps etc.Applicable from 25 Sept 2024, MS have 1 year to implement it 5 September 2024
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2195Reporting format for Article 26 complianceApplicable from 1 Jan 2025 4 September 2024
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2174Labelling ActApplicable from 1 Jan 2025 2 September 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/879Declaration of Conformity for HVAC and heat pumpsApplicable 2 June 2016
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2067Cert standards for refrigeration, AC, heat pumps techsApplicable (until new 2024/2215 enters into force, see above) 17 November 2015
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2066Cert standards for electrical switchgear techsApplicable 17 November 2015
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2065Notification format for training, certification programsApplicable 17 November 2015
Commission Regulation (EC) No 304/2008Cert of personnel for F-gas fire extinguishers, protectionApplicable 2 April 2008
Commission Regulation (EC) No 306/2008Cert of personnel recovering F-gas-based solventsApplicable 2 April 2008
Commission Regulation (EC) No 307/2008Training for personnel in motor vehicle F-gas ACApplicable 2 April 2008
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1516/2007Leak checks for F-gas refrigeration, AC, heat pumpsApplicable 19 December 2007
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1497/2007Leak checks for F-gas fire protection systemsApplicable 18 December 2007