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Illegal Refrigerants
Let’s put an end to it. Join us in the fight against replica products by reporting illegal activity.
Illegal refrigerants – the issue
Large volumes of illegal refrigerants are imported into the EU and US each year, putting lives and the environment at risk.
Let’s put an end to it. Join us in the fight against replica products by reporting illegal activity.
The European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee is a Cefic Sector Group that monitors legislation related to HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), and HFOs (hydrofluoro-olefins) in the EU and at global level. Koura are one of many EFCTC member companies who are working collectively to fight against illegal HFC trade activity.
Find out more about the actions being taken by the EFCTC to eradicate the HFC black market below.
Visit EFCTCSigns a product may be illegal
The risks of using illegal disposable refrigerants include potential fines, prosecution, damaged equipment, potential injuries, loss of business and a lasting impact on company reputation. Below are some tell-tale signs of illegal products:
- Can’t return the cylinder
- Disposable cylinder
- Not from a reputable supplier
- Sale is on the Internet
- Price is too good to be true
- No quality certificate or safety data sheet
Have you spotted a product online that doesn’t seem genuine? Report it below
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Join the pledge to #SayNoToIllegalHFCs
Koura is engaged in the fight against illegal imports of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbon gases) into the EU.
As a member of the European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) we have just launched a pledge to #SayNoToIllegalHFCs, to help raise awareness of the issue and share best practices.
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