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Paris Agreement.

• Author(s) : UNITED NATIONS (NATIONS UNIES)
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages :
• Formats : Website

Recommended by the IIR

Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 - F-gas regulation.

• Author(s) : European Commission
• Publication date: 2014/04
• Languages : French, English, German, Bulgarian, Danish, Spanish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Romanian, Slovenian, Czech
• Formats : Website, PDF

Le règlement F-Gas : objectifs et impacts.

The F-gas regulation: aims and impacts.

• Author(s) : LASSERRE V., HEYNDRICKX F., RIVOALLON R., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 103 - n. 1144

Recommended by the IIR

Regulation (EU) 2024/573 of 7 February 2024 on fluorinated greenhouse gases - F-gas regulation.

• Author(s) : European Commission
• Publication date: 2024/02/07
• Languages : French, English, Multiple languages
• Formats : PDF, Website

Panoramica delle normative che limitano l’uso degli HFC. Focus sulla Regolamentazione Europea sui Gas Fluorurati.

Overview of Regulations Restricting HFC Use, Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : Italian
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n. 385
• Formats : PDF

Transport frigorifique : un des secteurs les plus réglementés.

Refrigerated transport: one of the most regulated sectors.

• Publication date: 2014/09/11
• Languages : French

Synthèse des règlements d'exécution 2015-2065, 2015-2067 et 2015-2068 conformément au règlement (UE) n° 517/2014 du Parlement européen et du Conseil.

Summary of Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015-2065, 2015-2067 et 2015-2068, pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

• Author(s) : Cemafroid
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : French

IIR document

Overview of regulations restricting HFC use. Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation, 26^th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : English, French
• Formats : PDF

Visión general de normas que restringen el uso de HFC. Enfoque del reglamento de la UE sobre gases fluorados (F-Gas). 26^a Nota Informativa del Instituto Internacional del Frío sobre Tecnología de Refrigeración.

Overview of Regulations Restricting HFC Use. Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation. 26^th IIR Note on Refrigeration Technologies.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado
• Formats : PDF

Guidance on the future use of R404A and the new F Gas Regulations.

• Author(s) : ACRIB
• Publication date: 2014/11
• Languages : English
• Source: http://www.acrib.org.uk

Comparison of global food traceability regulations and requirements.

• Author(s) : CHARLEBOIS S., STERLING B, HARATIFAR S., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety - vol. 13 - n. 5

Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No 842/2006.

• Publication date: 2014/05/20
• Languages : English
• Source: Journal officiel de l'Union européenne, L - vol. 57

Règlement (UE) 2024 / 573 dit “F-Gas“: Vade-mecum Opérateurs / Détenteurs.

• Author(s) : AFCE
• Publication date: 2024/02
• Languages : English, French
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Study of European F-gas regulation impact on refrigerated transport equipment.

• Author(s) : CAVALIER G., VALET O., HARDY M., BOUREZ D., FERTEL C.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

Procédés de congélation, de surgélation et procédés émergents : vers une évolution de la règlementation?

Freezing, deep-freezing and innovative processes: towards regulatory progress?

• Author(s) : LE BAIL A.
• Publication date: 2017/09
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - n.1165

Canada: HFC regulations enter in force

On April 16, 2018, an amendment to the Canadian Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations entered into force, ensuring Canada's full compliance with its obligations under the Kigali Amendment.

• Publication date : 2018/06/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

US: EPA confirms two rules to reduce HFC emissions.

HFC phase-down: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a ban on a number of HFC refrigerants in certain applications and tightens leak rate rules.

• Publication date : 2017/01/17
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Daimler agrees to use R1234yf to comply with EU regulations

Daimler agrees to use R1234yf but will phase in CO2 from next year.

• Publication date : 2015/12/06

HFC regulation

The United States continues to legislate on HFCs. India, El Salvador and Serbia ratify the Kigali Amendment. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/25

Update on the global regulation on refrigerants

Global regulations on fluorinated gases are evolving, with new ratifications of the Kigali Amendment (including China), the updating of the GWP of certain refrigerants by the IPCC, and five European countries...

• Publication date : 2021/09/07
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Latest news on the regulation of flammable refrigerants

Because many alternative low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, the evolution of the regulation governing these refrigerants is an issue that gives rise to many debates and initiatives.

• Publication date : 2019/12/31
• Subjects: Regulation

HFC regulation in Europe and the United States

At the beginning of October, a provisional agreement was reached to update the F-Gas regulation in Europe, and the United States announced measures limiting the GWP of refrigerants used in several types of air...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24
• Subjects: Regulation

United States: latest news on HFC regulations

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has restored restrictions on the transition from ozone-depleting substances to high GWP HFCs.

• Publication date : 2020/04/24
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Latest news about regulation in Europe

The European “F-gas” Regulation and the EN 378 standard are currently being revised at European level. Latest news on these two flagship texts. 

• Publication date : 2022/03/29

Latest trends in global energy-saving regulations

A summary of the latest trends from the JARN.

• Publication date : 2017/08/14
• Subjects: Regulation

France: the government recently published several documents on HFC regulations (in French)

On November 22, 2017, the French Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity-based Transition (Ministère de la Transition énergétique et solidaire) published two documents which summarise the different regulations on HFCs at different levels...

• Publication date : 2017/12/01
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Agreeing frozen fish dates sparks hot debate

The new EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) shall apply from December 13, 2014. Under the new rules, the first date on which a fish was frozen must be labelled on pack.

• Publication date : 2014/10/21

Latest regulatory news: REACH regulation, HFC tax in France and adoption of the Kigali Amendment in the United States.

Further postponement of the REACH regulation and the HFC tax in France. Adoption of the Kigali Amendment in the US. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Regulation

France abandons taxation of HFCs (in French)

Department of Ecology confirms during SIFA that, unlike Spain, France will not introduce taxation of refrigerants. (in French)

• Publication date : 2015/12/10
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Kyoto Protocol: ratification status

The Kyoto Protocol aims to reduce greenhouse gas (including HFC) emissions in developed countries by at least 5% with respect to the 1990 levels, during the period 2008-2012. The Kyoto Protocol was open for signature as of March 16, 1998 and will...

• Publication date : 2004/07/27

Review of F-gas regulation - IIR contribution

The IIR has responded to the European Commission consultation “Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)” which aims to collect opinions and suggestions about the update of the F-gas Regulation...

• Publication date : 2020/09/06
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation, Environment

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...

• Publication date : 2020/03/29
• Subjects: Developing country, Regulation, Environment

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 21

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris (November...

• Publication date : 2020/03/29
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

IIR actively involved in the French-speaking African edition of the Twinning Workshops for Montreal Protocol officers, energy policymakers and finance officials

Officials from 21 French-speaking African countries gathered in Tunis for the third Twinning Workshops, focusing on sustainable refrigeration and energy efficiency. Souhir Hammami and Marco Duran from the...

• Publication date : 2024/10/25
• Subjects: Environment

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.

• Publication date : 2014/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

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. 

• Publication date : 2024/07/11
• Subjects: Regulation

IIR engages in COP13/MOP36 and COP29 to highlight the key role of sustainable refrigeration for all in handling climate change

Two major events in the fight against climate change and protecting the future of our planet, COP13/MOP36 and COP29, are held in October and November. The IIR is taking part in these United Nations conferences...

• Publication date : 2024/10/31
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, General information

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...

• Publication date : 2022/08/23
• Subjects: Regulation

IIR member news: AFCE

The AFCE published an explanatory document of the F-Gas Regulation.

• Publication date : 2014/12/01
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

The 30th Conference of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Quito, Equador

The 30th Conference of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol took place in Quito (Equador) on 5-9 November 2018. Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, made a statement.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Participation of the IIR in the 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31)

The 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31) took place on November 4-8, 2019 in Italy at FAO headquarters. The Rome declaration on the reduction of food losses was signed.

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, General information

The IIR participated in the South African Road Show

The Department of Environmental affairs of the Republic of South Africa (DEA), in collaboration with UNIDO, organised a Road Show in South Africa on June 11-22, 2018.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Professionals, participate in a questionnaire on the cold chain of COVID-19 vaccines (in French)

The AFF (French Association of Refrigeration) has just posted a short online questionnaire for vaccines cold chain professionals in order to enrich the work of its...

• Publication date : 2021/10/25
• Subjects: Technology, Regulation

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.

• Publication date : 2015/04/29
• Subjects: Regulation

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,...

• Publication date : 2020/04/03
• Subjects: Developing country, Regulation, Environment

Kigali Amendment status per country

List of the 163 countries that have accepted, approved or ratified the Kigali Amendment as of November 15, 2024.

• Last update : 2024/11/15
• Langues : English
• Themes : Regulations and standardization (Montreal and Kyoto Protocols…)

Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : HFCs, Blends, HFO et HCFO

Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

• Last update : 2023/09/15
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : HFCs

Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants

Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

• Last update : 2022/06/17
• Langues : English
• Themes : Blends, HFO et HCFO