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Timeline of Actions on HFCs

The Kigali amendment to phase down HFCs was the result of years of negotiation by parties to the Montreal Protocol, with numerous HFC amendment proposals  submitted by North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico), Island States (the Federated States of Micronesia and Mauritius), India, and the European Union (28 Member States).

  • Timeline of Actions on HFCs (pdf) (158.98 KB)

Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)

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    • Substitutes in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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Last updated on August 21, 2024
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