In October 2000, EC Regulation no. 2037/2000 was brought into force as the last step in eliminating ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in accordance with the Montreal Protocol. This binding regulation is the legislative instrument used by the European Union to phase-out ozone depleting substances.

The regulation stipulates that the use and sale of virgin hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFCs, so R22 too, is banned from January 1st, 2010. R22 is largely used in a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning installations which are now obsolete.

Any business has to comply.

This means that numerous businesses are risking real threats to their operational continuity, in addition to spiralling costs, if they fail to take action.

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