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.
Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
The Commission proposes to amend inter alia the F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 by simplification measures.
Commission Staff Working Document
This document accompanies the Commission proposals of 21 May 2025.
Derogations
| Name | Description | Status | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/33 | Exemption 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 dispensers | Applicable from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2026 | 13 January 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3122 | Exemption for using F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more in blood transport boxes and blood plasma contact shock freezers | Applicable from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 | 16 December 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3120 | Exemption 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 2028 | 16 December 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2729 | Exemption 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
| Name | Description | Status | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2155 | Declaration of conformity for pre-charged products and equipment | Applicable | 24 October 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1907 | Notification format for national certification and training programmes | Applicable | 19 September 2025 |
| Commission Implementing regulation (EU) 2025/1893 | Training attestations for certain f-gas containing mobile equipment | Applicable | 17 September 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/623 | Certification of personnel recovering F-gas-based solvents | Applicable from 20 April 2025 | 31 March 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/627 | Certification of personnel for stationary electrical switchgear | Applicable from 20 April 2025 | 31 March 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/625 | Certification of personnel for F-gas stationary fire protection equipment | Applicable from 20 April 2025 | 31 March 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/126 | Correction of quota reference values for HFCs | Applicable from 27 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026 | 27 January 2025 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2767 | Quota reference values for HFCs | Applicable from 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026 | 15 November 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2473 | F-gas Portal registration rules | Applicable | 20 September 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2215 | Certification 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) 2024/2195 | Reporting format for Article 26 compliance | Applicable from 1 Jan 2025 | 4 September 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2174 | Labelling Act | Applicable from 1 Jan 2025 | 2 September 2024 |
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 1516/2007 | Leak checks for F-gas refrigeration, AC, heat pumps | Applicable | 19 December 2007 |
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 1497/2007 | Leak checks for F-gas fire protection systems | Applicable | 18 December 2007 |