The threat of the black market for refrigerants remains high

The regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases), which came into force in 2014, plans to significantly limit the quantities of partially halogenated fluorocarbons (HFCs), which are a major contributor to global warming, by 2030. The corresponding drop in availability has fostered a black market for refrigerants, which poses growing challenges for numerous industries. This not only applies to air conditioning and cooling systems in buildings or vehicles, but also to the cooling and cooling requirements of the retail trade.