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2017 standard for specifications for refrigerant.
Update on the Kigali amendment ratification
Controlling Freon gases by reconstruction of the existing systems as a form of adjustment to new F-gases regulation.
The use of alternative refrigerants, training, certification and the right equipment.
IIR document
Reviewing new refrigerant options for industrial refrigeration systems.
Atmospheric transformation of refrigerants: current research developments and knowledge gaps.
Atmospheric chemistry and fate of selected refrigerants.
Environmental aspects of HFOs And HCFOs: atmospheric lifetimes, relevant policy metrics and degradation products.
A methodology to compare refrigerants based on their thermophysical properties.
Safe management of ammonia refrigeration systems.Guidance for the food and drinks industries and other workplaces.
Institutional & regulatory frameworks required for sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries in A5 countries: Government of Indonesia perspectives.
Safety research of mildly flammable refrigerants and risk assessment in Japan.
Performance comparison of very low GWP R404A alternatives in a commercial freezer application
Recommended by the IIR
Regulation (EU) 2024/573 of 7 February 2024 on fluorinated greenhouse gases - F-gas regulation.
Análisis experimental de la mezcla CO2/R1270 como alternativa al CO2 en una instalación frigorífica de CO2 transcrítica.
Experimental analysis of the CO2/R1270 mixture as a CO2 alternative in a transcritical CO2 refrigeration plant.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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New Zealand: consultation on future licensing regime for refrigeration technicians
The New Zealand National Committee of the IIR participated in the MBIE consultations in order to seek comments on the proposed refrigeration technicians licensing regime.
Ratification of the European Standard EN 378: the IoR publishes a guidance note to highlight the significant changes.
What are the main differences between the EN 378:2008 and the EN 378:2016 "Refrigerating systems, safety and environmental requirements" ? The Institute of Refrigeration answers through a four page Guidance Note.
France: The NF EN 378 standard enters into force on April 1st, 2017 (in French)
The NF EN 378 standard providing guidance for companies who work with refrigerating systems, entered into force in France on April 1st, 2017.
Positive results for HFC consumption in France in 2020
According to data from the French industry association Snefcca, HFC consumption in France in 2020 was below the limit imposed by the UE F-Gas Regulation.
EU on track with the HFC phase-down under the F-gas Regulation
According to EEA’s Fluorinated greenhouse gases report 2024, HFCs in 2023 were 5% below the maximum quantity allowed to be placed on the EU market by the F-gas...
EN ISO 22712 Public enquiry for comments
The EN ISO 22712 standard can be a useful tool to develop national and international qualification/certification programmes and will allow further harmonisation of these schemes.
EN 378 European Standard under revision
The final EN 378 standard is not expected to be published until 2015 at the earliest.
US to ban high-GWP refrigerants
A rule proposal by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides that all high-GWP HFCs, including R134a, R404A and R410A, will be banned in most new refrigeration equipment...
US AC companies act to ease R454B refrigerant shortage
US air conditioning manufacturers are working to resolve the R454B refrigerant shortage caused by supply chain issues and rising demand after the US AIM Act’s implementation.
Japan explores policy and digital tools for a refrigerant circular economy
A recent report by Prof. Noboru Kagawa, Japan delegate to the IIR General Conference and member of IIR Commission B1, highlights policy, digital management systems, and market mechanisms to improve refrigerant...
Singapore extends bans on high-GWP refrigerants
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) will introduce measures to ban refrigerants with GWP exceeding 150 from July 2027 for commercial refrigeration and from July 2028 for mobile air...
AREA's "Vision&Strategy 2020" manifesto.
In its new document, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA) has identified 6 key priorities.
Must read: evidence and guidelines against dumping of inefficient cooling equipment in developing countries
The IGSD compiled a resource guide to inform stakeholders on environmentally harmful dumping of new but energy-inefficient cooling equipment that uses high global-warming-potential...
US Senate votes to ratify the Kigali Amendment
The historic vote on 21st September means that the US will soon join the 137 parties that have already ratified the Kigali Amendment.
International milestone agreement on the phase-down of HFC production and consumption in Kigali
The 28th Meeting of the Parties (MOP28) to the Montreal Protocol which was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 10 to 14, 2016, led to an international agreement on the phase-down of the production and consumption of HFCs.
IIR news
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The First Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants unveils its programme
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has just released the programme for the Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants to take place in Birmingham from the 2nd to the 5th of September 2018.
Highlights of AFF's Journée Fluides 2024 and Vœux du Froid 2025
Find out about the highlights of “Journée Fluides 2024” and get ready for “Vœux du Froid 2025”, two key events organised by the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) for professionals and partners in the...
Encyclopedia Update: Latest Kigali Amendment Ratification Status by Country
Using the latest data from UNTC, we have compiled an interactive list of countries that have ratified the Kigali agreement.
Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 28
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-28) in Kigali...
Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 31
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 31st Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-31) in Rome (November 4-8,...
Small steps towards a giant leap! Parties to the Montreal Protocol continue discussions on HFCs
Last week saw another step towards a global agreement on the phase down of ozone depleting substances, the event started with a buzz around the new amendment proposals to the Montreal Protocol.
Corporate members of the IIR react to the draft revision of the F-Gas (in French)
The AFF, AFCE and Snefcca have communicated their reactions to the draft revision of the F-Gas. Both organisations draw attention to the difficulty of following the recommendations currently...
The IIR participated in the EC consultation on the F-gas Regulation
In response to the European Commission (EC) consultation, the IIR sent comments on an EC report on the application, effects and adequacy of the F-gas Regulation.
IIR member news: AFCE
The AFCE published an explanatory document of the F-Gas Regulation.
IIR member news: Cemafroid's experience in F-Gas certification recognized in Italy
Tecnea, majority shareholder in French company Cemafroid, benefactor member of the IIR, was recently accredited to grant certifications (certificates of competency) via its branch Tecnea Italia.
IIR member news: EPEE sets up low emissions task force
The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) says it will set up a low emissions task force to support Europe’s F-gas regulation.
New IIR Informatory Note. Low-GWP Refrigerants: Status and Outlook
The latest IIR Informatory Note outlines the options available for low-GWP refrigerants and their respective performance. It provides a series of recommendations on refrigerant...
