Refrigerants & environment
AREA Calls for EU Action Against Illegal Refrigerant Trade and Uncertified RACHP Work
AREA has published a position paper urging EU institutions and member states to take immediate action against illegal refrigerant trade and uncertified work in the RACHP sector. The paper proposes stronger enforcement, national certification registries, public awareness campaigns, and industry collaboration to safeguard climate policy and public safety.
AREA has published a position paper calling on EU institutions and member states to take immediate action against two urgent threats to the RACHP sector: the illegal trade of refrigerants and uncertified work.
The paper outlines four key policy demands:
- Stronger enforcement and border controls
- National registries for certified professionals
- Public awareness campaigns
- Industry collaboration to support compliance
According to AREA, black-market refrigerants and unqualified technicians disrupt the market, create safety hazards, and slow the adoption of low-carbon solutions. These activities undermine climate policy, public safety, and fair competition, jeopardizing the EU's transition to climate-friendly technologies.
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