Background & Purpose
Certain gases used in cooling systems and heat pumps are extremely harmful to the climate and the ozone layer. To reach climate neutrality by 2050, these gases must be phased out and handled carefully.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed updating the laws to match new EU rules. This means that more types of gas leaks and illegal emissions of f-gases and ozone-depleting substances will now lead to penalties.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament decided to update the laws so that anyone who breaks the EU's rules on harmful gases is punished according to Swedish law.
Does this affect you?
- HVAC technicians: They must follow stricter rules on how to handle and recover gases in cooling and heating systems to avoid penalties.
- group: Foam plastic manufacturers: They must ensure their production processes do not leak ozone-depleting substances to avoid legal consequences.
In Practice
- Companies that illegally release f-gases into the air will face penalties.
- Technicians working with heat pumps and cooling systems will face stricter rules on how to handle these gases.
- Companies using these gases in foam plastics will be subject to new regulations on emissions.
- Environmental inspectors will have more grounds to punish those who intentionally leak harmful gases.