Taiwan bans unapproved HFC import/export from July 1

The Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has announced that from July 1, unapproved import and export of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) is prohibited.

• HFCs are regulated under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol due to their high global warming potential; Taiwan published the “HFC Management Measures” on February 25, 2025, setting national consumption reduction schedules and requiring approval for import/export.
• Violations of the regulation will incur fines between NT$100,000 and NT$1,000,000; companies must obtain allocation qualifications and permits from the EPA, report quarterly usage, and comply with transfer and sales restrictions.

This enforcement aligns Taiwan with international climate commitments and establishes a legal framework to reduce HFC emissions effectively.