Extending the F-gas certification scheme to alternative refrigerants

AREA has issued concrete proposals on the extension of the F-gas certification scheme to alternative refrigerants. The proposals are based on the concept of ‘alternative refrigerant greenhouse gases’ that would make it possible to capture most alternative refrigerants whilst respecting the legal scope of the F-gas Regulation. AREA pleads for mandatory certification on alternative refrigerants as a necessary complement to the existing F-gas provisions in order to ensure safe and efficient handling of these refrigerants that are gradually replacing fluorinated greenhouse gases.