The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) welcomes the publication of a new report by the European Environment Agency on fluorinated greenhouse gases. The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases 2021 report demonstrates progress made under the EU’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) quota system, and highlights the ongoing review of the F-gas Regulation amid the threat posed by illegally imported refrigerants.
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