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GERMANY: Latest figures from Germany suggest that average refrigerant leak rates were down to just 1% in 2025.

BELGIUM: A new report suggests that building on the European F-gas regulation, while further reducing leaks and increasing reclamation, would be the most cost-effective ways to reduce PFAS emissions.

BULGARIA: Authorities in Bulgaria have arrested members of an organised criminal group accused of illegally importing and distributing HFC refrigerants, money laundering and tax crimes.

UK: National Refrigerants has warned of unlicensed R1234yf being imported to the UK in illegal cylinders.

UK: The total number of retrofit heat pump installations in the UK was down 18% in Q1 2026, compared to the previous quarter, and 22% down compared to the same…

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will host the next International Refrigeration Committee (IRC) business briefing which will focus on strengthening RACHP sustainability amid electricity market volatility.