Policy Updates

On 30 March 2023, the European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the F-Gas Regulation, with 426 votes in favour, 109 against and 52 abstentions.

<p>The European Parliament adopted the position on revising the EU’s legislative framework on fluorinated gases (F-Gases) with 426 votes in favour, 109 against and 52 abstentions.</p>

On behalf of the European Commission (DG CLIMA), Öko-Recherche works on a series of analyses evaluating the implementation of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. The Q4/2022 report has been recently shared with Eurovent.

<p>On behalf of the European Commission, Öko-Recherche is working on a series of analysis evaluating the implementation of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 since 2015. The Q3/2022 report has been recently shared with Eurovent.</p>

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a six-month consultation on the PFAS restriction proposal, prepared by the Danish, German, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish authorities. The consultation closes on 25 September 2023.

<p>The six-month consultation on the restriction proposal, prepared by the Danish, German, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish authorities, opened on 22 March 2023 and closes on 25 September 2023 (23:59 Helsinki time).</p>

On 21 March 2023 the European Commission opened the feedback period on the new draft Ecodesign Regulation for local space heaters. Feedback can be submitted until 18 April 2023.

<p>On 21 March 2023 the European Commission opened the feedback period on the draft Ecodesign new Regulation for local space heaters. EU Citizens can submit comments until 18 April 2023.</p>

On Tuesday, 07 March, the European Commission held the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum meeting on the review of the regulations on air conditioners and comfort fans products (Regulations EU 206/2012 and 626/2011).

During the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum meeting on 7 March 2023, the European Commission informed that new Ecodesign preparatory studies will be launched to address recycled content and raw materials.

During the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum meeting on 7 March 2023, the European Commission provided a short update on the revision of the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP).

<p>On Tuesday, 07 March, the European Commission held the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum meeting on the review of the regulations on air conditioners and comfort fans products (Regulations EU 206/2012 and 626/2011).</p>