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These pages are intended as a guide on how EC Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS) will affect users,
producers, suppliers, maintenance and servicing engineers and those involved in the disposal of all ODS. These substances
are mainly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, foam blowing, dry cleaning, industrial solvents and in fire fighting.
The substances covered include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), halons, 1,1,1 trichloroethane,
carbon tetrachloride and bromochloromethane (CBM).
HCFC Study on supply and demand beyond 2009
A study on the supply and demand of recycled HCFCs in existing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment beyond 2009 has
been prepared for the European Commission. The study looks at 3 phase-out scenarios, advanced phase-out, extended phase-out and
maintaining existing phase-out measures. The report recommends that the phase-out date be maintained at 1 January 2015. However,
there is one exception to this recommendation, which is the phase-out of industrial process refrigeration equipment on an
advanced schedule should be considered further.
If you wish to comment on this report, please send your comments to alan.morgan@dti.gsi.gov.uk by close of play on Friday 1 December 2006.
Regulation on mandatory minimum qualifications for handlers of ozone depleting substances
The Regulation on mandatory minimum qualifications for handlers of ozone depleting substances (ODS) in relation to the implementation
of EC Regulation 2037/2000 in England, Wales and Scotland is aimed at all personnel who deal with the recovery, recycling,
reclamation and destruction of ozone depleting substances, and the prevention and minimisation of leakages of ODS. The regulation
set out the minimum qualifications for personnel working in a number of sectors including refrigeration and air-conditioning,
fire protection using halons, fumigations using methyl bromide, solvents, the disposal of waste equipment containing ODS and
the recycling, reclamation or destruction of ODS.
The Regulation was signed and laid before Parliament on the 16 June 2006 and came into force on the 10 July 2006. You may
wish to note that the transitional provision in regulation 6(1), which allows an experienced person who is not competent to
carry out relevant work to continue to do so until the 9 April 2007.
Please see the attached link to where the Regulation is published.
A summary of replies to the consultation on Ozone Depleting Substances, together with the Government response was published.
Guidance Booklets
The DTI and Defra published a set of four guidance booklets that summaries key aspects of EC Regulation No 2037/2000. These
booklets can be viewed by clicking on the relevant hyperlink or they can be ordered from the DTI Publications Orderline (below).
Guidance on New EC Regulation No 2037/2000
Advice for suppliers and users of ozone depleting substances in: Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Fire-Fighting, Foam Blowing,
Aerosols and as Solvents.
The information contained in this booklet is intended as a short guide explaining the impact of the new EC Regulation. The
new EC Regulation introduces bans on the supply and use of CFCs, halons, 1,1,1 trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride and CBM.
These prohibitions take effect immediately on or shortly after 1st October 2000 – users of these substances will need to take
early action. The new EC Regulation also introduces a revised schedule for the phase out of HCFCs, accompanied by a number
of important new use controls.
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Advice on Alternatives and Guidelines for Users.
This Guide provides details of how the EC Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS) will affect manufacture
and use of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. The Guide is aimed at all key parties in the refrigeration and air-conditioning
market including users, designers, equipment manufacturers, installation contractors and maintenance contractors.
Users of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) refrigerants need to be aware of a number of significant
changes to the previous phase out regulations. The aim of this Guide is to outline these changes and to help users decide
on appropriate action plans. Details of how to obtain further help are also given at the end of this booklet.
Disposal of fridges:
Information on how to dispose of fridges and freezers can be found on the Defra website. The comprehensive list of FAQs (frequently
asked questions) are designed to address the issues related to ozone depleting substances within waste refrigeration equipment,
and are not intended to provide a comprehensive review of the Regulation.
Solvents
Advice on alternatives and guidelines for users of CFC, HCFC and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane.
This Guide provides details of how the EC Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS) will affect the use of
ozone depleting solvents. The Guide is aimed at all key parties in the solvent market including users, designers, equipment
manufacturers and solvent suppliers.
The solvents affected by the EC Regulation are CFC 113, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) solvents
such as HCFC 141b.
Users of ozone depleting solvents need to be aware of a number of significant changes introduced by the new EC Ozone Regulation.
The aim of this Guide is to outline these changes and to help users decide on appropriate action plans. Details of how to
obtain further help are also given at the end of this booklet.
Halons
Advice on alternatives and guidelines for users of fire and explosion protection systems (PDF Format) (360 Kb)
This Guide provides details of how the EC Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS) will affect the use of
fire fighting systems and explosion protection equipment. This guide is aimed at all key parties in these markets including
users, designers, equipment manufactures, installation contractors and maintenance contractors.
Users of halon fire extinguishing fluids need to be aware of a number of significant changes to the previous halon phase out
regulations. The aim of this Guide is to outline these changes and to help users decide on appropriate action plans. Details
of how to obtain further help are also given at the end of this booklet. Halon 1211 is used mainly in hand-held fire extinguishers
and halon 1301 in total flooding systems: both forms of hardware are referred to in this document as "equipment".
Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer as published
in the Official Journal of the European Communities on 29 September 2000.
DTI Publications Orderline
Tel: 0845 015 0010
Fax: 0845 015 0030
email: publications@dti.gsi.gov.uk
CONTACTS:
If you have any further enquiries please contact:
Alan Morgan
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)
Tel: 020 7215 1644
email: alan.morgan@dti.gsi.gov.uk
or
Stephanie Godliman
Department of Environment
Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Tel: 020 7082 8166
email: stephanie.godliman@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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