NZ announces refrigerant stewardship scheme
New Zealand will bring synthetic F-gas refrigerants under a regulated product stewardship scheme from April 1, 2027. The article gives no further detail on how the scheme will work.
Regulated stewardship scheme for synthetic F-gas refrigerants starts April 1, 2027 in New Zealand
What does New Zealand's new F-gas refrigerant stewardship scheme mean for HVAC techs?
Australian HVAC and refrigeration businesses working across the Tasman, or watching trends here, may face similar refrigerant handling rules. The NZ details are not yet clear.
Key takeaways
- New Zealand will regulate synthetic F-gas refrigerants under a product stewardship scheme.
- The scheme is due to start on April 1, 2027.
- The scheme applies in Aotearoa (New Zealand), not Australia.
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