EU legislation: Ozone-depleting chemicals (CFCs, HCFCs, halons and others)

If you are an exporter of products containing ozone depleting substances (e.g. spray cans, refrigerators, solvents or fire extinguishers), you have to make sure that these ozone depleting substances used are not prohibited in the EU.

Some chemicals such as (hydro-) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs and HCFCs) and methyl bromide cause global ozone layer depletion and these compounds may contribute to global warming. The EU has laid down legislation in accordance with the Montreal Protocol to control these substances.

This document provides information on the EU implementation of the Montreal protocol and references to legal texts and useful information sources.