What Is the F-gas Regulation?
The EU’s F-gas regulation is aimed at gradually reducing the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases), which have a significant impact on global warming.
Since its entry into force in 2015, the regulation has been tightened in stages. Violations may be subject to penalties such asfines or suspension of distribution.
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2015 Entry into Force
- Prohibition on the placing on the market of household refrigerators and freezers containing HFCs with a GWP of 150 or higher
- F-gas quota required to sell products containing F-gases
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2020 Tightening of Regulations
- Prohibition on the placing on the market of stationary refrigeration equipment using refrigerants with a GWP of 2500 or higher, excluding ultra-low-temperature equipment
- Prohibition on the use of refrigerants with a GWP of 2500 or higher for the servicing and maintenance of existing refrigeration equipment
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2025 Further Tightening
(After January 1, 2027)- Prohibition on the placing on the market of stationary chillers and air-conditioning equipment of 12 kW or less using refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or higher
- Prohibition on the placing on the market of stationary chillers above 12 kW using refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or higher
Regulatory Status of Major Refrigerants (As of March 2026)
| Refrigerant(g) | R404A (HFC-404A) |
R410A (HFC-410A) |
R407C (HFC-407C) |
R134a (HFC-134a) |
R32 (HFC-32) |
R1234yf (HFO-1234yf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP (Global Warming Potential) |
3,920 | 2,090 | 1,770 | 1,430 | 675 | ＜1 |
| Import eligibility | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible | Stationary chillers above 12 kW eligible |
Eligible upon application through the F-gas registration web system |
are eligible for import
Finless, Energy-Saving
HFC-Alternative Enclosure cooling unit
ENC-GR-Pro Series
Low maintenance due
to no clogging
Reliable cooling performance even in harsh environments
Powerful energy-saving cooling
Energy-saving with inverter control and
advanced resistance to high-temperature
environments
IoT-compatible
Easy control panel status monitoring
are eligible for import
HFC-Alternative Chiller
PCU-NE series
Operation recorder function
Automatic operation condition recording for up to 18 months
Calendar function
Instantly reviewable daily operation record
Temperature control using
an external sensor
Controls circulating water to maintain the
target object’s temperature at the desired
setpoint
are eligible for import
HFC-Alternative Precision Air Conditioner
PAU-GR series
Localized air conditioning
for temperature, humidity,
and cleanliness control
High-precision, low-cost environmental control
Control precision: ±0.1°C/±0.5% RH
Proprietary freezing cycle technology for high-precision operation
Super energy-efficient
A completely heater-less design combined
with inverter control for significantly reduced
power consumption
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