In response to the European Climate Law and the need for stronger climate action, the European Commission reviewed the 2014 F-gas Regulation and, on 7 April 2022, proposed a new regulation to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 was adopted on 7 February 2024 and started to apply on 11 March 2024.
Key measures of the F-gas Regulation:
Find out which chemical substances are referred to as fluorinated greenhouse gases in the F-gas Regulation
ANNEX I of Regulation (EU) 2024/573. Fluorinated greenhouse gases referred to in Article 2(a) (1)– hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and other fluorinated compounds.
ANNEX II of Regulation (EU) 2024/573. Fluorinated greenhouse gases referred to in Article 2(a) (1) - unsaturated hydro(chloro) fluorocarbons, fluorinated inhalation anaesthetics & other substances.
ANNEX III of Regulation (EU) 2024/573. Fluorinated greenhouse gases referred to in Article 2(a) (1) – fluorinated ethers, ketones and alcohols, as well as, and other fluorinated compounds.
These new rules are the most ambitious in the world. They will avoid the use of planet-warming gases in products such as refrigeration, heat pumps, air conditioning equipment and aerosol sprays, making them more climate-friendly. At the same time these rules will stimulate innovation and create new opportunities for EU industry, and citizens will benefit from the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies. The EU is also continuing its role as a leader in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, and setting a positive example for partners around the world.
