EU authorizes use of fluorinated gases in special medical chillers as temporary exception
11 Nov 2026Effective: 10 Nov 20264 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and operators of fixed medical chillers, hospitals and healthcare facilities
Summary
The European Commission allows an exception to the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases in certain fixed refrigeration equipment intended for medical use. This exemption is necessary because there are no viable technical alternatives for these specific equipment.
Detailed analysis
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Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2491 grants an exemption to Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas), allowing their use in certain fixed medical application chillers. The justification lies in the absence of technically or economically viable alternatives for these equipment in the healthcare…
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