Taiwan bans or restricts manufacturing and use of Hydrofluorocarbons

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has announced the prohibition or restriction of the manufacturing, import, export, sale, use, and emission of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as part of its commitment to the Montreal Protocol’s Kigali Amendment. The regulations specify 18 types of HFCs that will be controlled starting from July 1, 2025, with a freeze on consumption beginning in 2026, aiming to reduce overall use gradually. These measures are intended to align with international agreements to mitigate global warming, especially since some HFCs have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) thousands of times greater than CO2.