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Illegal Trade

EFCTC raises awareness of EU Automobile Service companies on the use of illegally imported HFCs

In response to rapid emergence of illegal traffic of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs- or refrigerants) across the EU, and in order to assist the EU and Member States, the European Fluorocarbons Technical Com...
Illegal Trade

EFCTC Recognises eBay and other E-Commerce platforms for the Removal of 100 Illegal Refrigerant Listings

As part of its campaign to stem the flow of illegal refrigerants in Europe, EFCTC recognises the efforts by a number of e-commerce platforms including eBay, to identify and remove nearly 100 listings...
Illegal Trade

EFCTC Recommends the destruction of seized illegal HFCs

The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) has issued a Position paper which analyses the options available to the authorities in Member States for the treatment and disposal of Hydrofluor...
Illegal Trade

EFCTC Whistle-Blowing Line on Illegal HFCs Nears 100 Reports

The EFCTC "Action Line" has already received nearly 100 reports of possible illegal trade in HFCs since its opening three months ago. As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of lower global...
Illegal Trade

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) presents an analysis of Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) trade data and information from industry and Member States relating to the illegal trade in HFCs

EFCTC is pleased to welcome an update of the initial report by the Environmental Investigation Agency that was presented by Fionnuala Walravens (EIA campaigner) at the 18th European Conference on Late...
Illegal Trade

EFCTC CEOs write to Automobile CEOs to request their assistance in the fight against Illegal HFC Trade

In response to rapid emergence of illegal traffic of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs- or refrigerants) across the EU, and in order to assist the EU and Member States, the European Fluorocarbons Technical Com...
Refrigerants and refrigerant blends

The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) joins the World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on June 26th

The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) joins with other industry trade associations and professional bodies from around the globe in supporting World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on June 26...
Illegal Trade

EFCTC Press release: letter to competent authorities for ADR application

In response to rapid emergence of illegal traffic of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs- or refrigerants) across the EU, and in order to assist the EU and Member States, EFCTC has launched a multi-level program...
F Gas Regulation Implementation & Review
Illegal Trade

EFCTC response to EIA report on the illegal import of HFCs into the European Union

The European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee welcomes the report by the Environmental Investigation Agency on the illegal import of HFCs into the European Union. This report complements the work tha...
Climate Change and Environmental Impact

EPEE AGM discusses the potential of Heating & Cooling in the EU’s pathway to decarbonisation

Brussels, 3 April 2019:The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the European Partnership for Energy and the environment (EPEE) had again a very busy agenda....
Illegal Trade

European Fluorocarbon Producers Sponsor Illegal Trade Action Line

In response to rapid emergence of illegal traffic of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs- or refrigerants) across the European Union, the European trade association of fluorocarbon producers has launched a progr...
Refrigerant safety
Refrigerants and refrigerant blends
Refrigerants and refrigerant blends
Refrigerants and refrigerant blends