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Information Related to Production, Destruction, Import, and Export of Ozone-Depleting Substances

There are a variety of regulatory requirements governing the production, destruction, import, and export of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), as well as their use as process agents. Learn about these requirements, and the HFC-23 emissions standards for the production of Class II ODS, by exploring the links below.

Importing

Learn about the regulations surrounding import of ODS.

Labeling

Learn about the labeling requirements for products containing or made with ODS.

Recordkeeping and Reporting

Learn about the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for producers, importers, and exporters of Class I and Class II ODS.

Destruction Technologies

Learn about the destruction of ODS.

Process Agents

Learn about the use of ODS as process agents and regulatory requirements.

Emissions Standards

Learn about the HFC-23 byproduct emissions standards for the production of Class II ODS.

Phaseout of Ozone-Depleting Substances

  • Overview of ODS Phaseout
    • Class I ODS
    • Class II ODS
    • HCFC Allowance System
  • ODS Production, Destruction, Import, and Export
    • Importing
    • Labeling
    • Recordkeeping and Reporting
    • Destruction Technologies
    • Process Agents
    • Emissions Standards
  • Exemptions to the ODS Phaseout
    • Methyl Bromide
    • Essential Uses (Metered-Dose Inhalers)
    • Laboratory and Analytical Uses
    • Halons Program
  • For Equipment Owners, Operators, and Consumers
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Last updated on January 6, 2025
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