U.S. EPA Finalizes Automatic Leak Detection Mandate for Large Refrigeration Systems
2026-11-09
Under regulations implementing the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, the EPA has set compliance deadlines for automatic leak detection systems on refrigerant-containing appliances with a f...
EPA Proposes Expanded SNAP Listings for HFO-1234yf and Low-GWP Blends
2026-11-09
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a supplemental proposal in April 2026 to list HFO-1234yf as acceptable, subject to use conditions, for retrofit applications in heavy-duty pickup tru...
China Tightens HFC Oversight with New Directive, Locking in Quota System
2026-11-05
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued Directive No. 8 of 2026, effective March 1, imposing full-chain traceability and quota-based controls on ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluor...