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Refrigerants & environment15.11.2026

China MEE Notice No. 27 of 2025: HFC ban in household refrigerators from 1 January 2026 and the correct IEC safety-standard families

China's MEE Notice No. 27 of 2025 prohibits production of household refrigerators and freezers using HFC refrigerants from 1 January 2026, with scope defined by GB/T 8059-2016. The notice covers export units, excludes vehicle refrigerators, and does not impose a universal charge limit or mandate R290 across all equipment. The applicable household safety standard is IEC 60335-2-24:2025, not IEC 60335-2-40.

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Industrial refrigeration14.11.2026

Hitachi Cooling & Heating Launches R32 Version of air365 Max (Pro) VRF Series for Large Buildings

In October 2026, Hitachi Cooling & Heating announced the R32 version of the air365 Max (Pro) VRF series, rated at 14–150 kW. The series is designed for heating and cooling large-volume buildings and features integrated R32 safety solutions and NFC support for commissioning.

#VRF #Hitachi

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