FGAS

The objectives of the F-GAS Regulation

The principal objective is to contain, prevent and thereby reduce emissions of f-gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. This Regulation will make a significant contribution towards the European Community's Kyoto Protocol target by introducing cost-effective mitigation measures and to prevent distortion of the internal market. The main focus is on containment and recovery of f-gases, together with harmonised restrictions on the marketing and use of f-gases in applications where containment of f-gases is difficult to achieve or the use of f-gases is considered inappropriate and suitable alternatives exist.

DEFRA F Gas Support
UK Government have set up a helpline to deal with individual queries about the F Gas Regulations and to provide a central resource for information, particularly for end users but also for anyone else affected by the F Gas or ODS Regulations.

The following contact points are now in operation:
Telephone Helpline: 0161 874 3663
Email: Fgas-support@enviros.com
Website: www.defra.gov.uk/fgas
Address: F-gas support, PO Box 481, Salford, M50 3UD