On 29th January 2024, the EU adopted new Regulations on Fluorinated Gases (F-Gases) and Ozone Depleters. These will be published shortly and enter into force. The existing rules will be repealed. Further information is here.
We will add these documents shortly to Cardinal Environment EHS Legislation Registers & Checklists, and update the Law Summaries and Checklists,
Northern Ireland: existing EU rules are retained under the Windsor Framework (formerly the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol) in a process of “dynamic alignment” (which means EU amendments and replacements apply in Northern Ireland). The existing EU F-gas and ozone depleters documents are subject to this dynamic alignment.
The UK will issue today (31st January 2024) it’s Command Paper on changes to the UK’s Windsor Framework legislation to adjust “dynamic alignment”. The Windsor Framework already includes an internal Northern Ireland Executive voting mechanism.
Britain (GB): the UK is not part of the EU or EFTA; on 31st December 2023 existing EU rules on F-gases and ozone depleters were assimilated (retained was the earlier term); albeit subject to amendment or deletion by means of the REUL Act until June 2026.
The EU’s new rules will not be assimilated, GB may amend its domestic law anyway, since it has ratified International Law in this area.
EU and EFTA: the new EU rules on F-gases and ozone depleters will apply.
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