Regulation on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

by name voted on 16.01.2024

Summary

A proposal to phase down fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) through strict quotas, product bans, and enhanced leak detection to meet EU climate goals.

9 16.01.2024

Report

trade

environment

social policy

administrative law

public administration

simplification of legislation

Key points

The regulation aims to phase out the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to meet climate neutrality goals.
Specific bans will be introduced on the sale of certain products and equipment, such as non-refillable containers and specific types of refrigeration units.
The use of desflurane as an inhalation anesthetic will be prohibited from 2026, except for strictly necessary medical reasons.
Mandatory leak checks will be required for various types of equipment containing significant amounts of fluorinated gases.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ECR

ID

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

27 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Bas EICKHOUT

Verts/ALE

0:14 min

5.6. Fluorinated Gases Regulation ***I (vote)

Johan NISSINEN

ECR

1:42 min

14. Ozone depleting substances ***I - Fluorinated gases regulation ***I (joint debate - Gas emissions)

Documents (PDFs)

PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM INTERINSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases, amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 Fluorinated gases regulation Fluorinated gases regulation

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