EPEE explains F-gas safety exemptions
7th June 2026
BELGIUM: A new document from EPEE attempts to provide greater clarity to the practical application of the safety exemptions of the European F-gas regulation (2024/573).
The result of closely working with its members and stakeholders over the last two years, the Safety Exemption white paper is designed to support a common understanding of when and how the exemption may apply, and to help stakeholders navigate its implementation in practice.
The new EU 2024/573 F-gas regulation introduces stricter product bans with lower GWP refrigerant thresholds. The placing on the market prohibitions are accompanied with possible exemptions which apply when required to meet safety requirements at the site of operation.
These “safety requirements” are defined in Article 3 of the new F-gas Regulation, and in the Implementing Act 2024/2174 but questions remain on their practical application and enforcement.
Copies of the white paper – The Safety requirements exemption under the 2024 revised F-gas Regulation – is available for download here.
