The consequences of the F-gas Regulation
for air conditioning, refrigeration, and building technology.

from January 1, 2015

• Household refrigerators and freezers with HFC with a GWP of 150 or more

from January 1, 2020

• Stationary refrigerating plants that contain or require HFC with a GWP of 2,500 or more, except equipment intended for applications for cooling products at less than -50°C
• Refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (hermetically sealed equipment) containing HFC with a GWP of 2,500 or more

from January 1, 2022

• Multi-part, centralized refrigerating plants for commercial use with a rated output of 40 kW or more that require or contain F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more, except in the primary refrigerant circuit in cascade systems in which F-gases with a GWP of less than 1,500 may be used
• Refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (hermetically sealed equipment) containing HFC with a GWP of 150 or more