F-Gas Regulation

Your roadmap to a safe and sustainable future starts here!
Our goal is simple: to guide you through this regulatory change with clarity, safety and confidence, ensuring that every solution is both future proof and fully compliant.

Safety First: Your Trusted Advisor for a Safe F-Gas-Transition

The EU F‑Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 is reshaping industrial cooling and chiller. Lower GWP limits, strict phase‑out dates and increasing operator obligations mean refrigerant choice is no longer just technical — it is a legal, environmental, and safety‑critical decision.

At Pfannenberg, we help you navigate this transition with confidence. Our principle is unwavering: Protect People, Machines and Environment

Your Next Steps for a Safe and Compliant F‑Gas Transition

  • Plan now for an in-time switch to compliant refrigerants.
    Strict GWP limits will apply to cooling units and chillers from 2027, and the use of F-gases will be banned in the EU from 2032. Switching now will avoid project redesigns later on.

  • For safety-related indoor applications, we recommend the use of non-flammable refrigerants (A1 / R513A).
    The use of flammable refrigerants (A2L, A3) requires a comprehensive risk analysis, including ventilation assessment, identification of ignition sources, and implementation of safety zones.

  • Align your product planning with fixed conversion dates.
    For a detailed refrigerant transition roadmap — including timelines, safe alternatives, and future technology platforms — please refer to the technical documents in our download section.

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Safe F-Gas-Transition: Clear Guidance for Industrial Applications

Many companies are unsure about which refrigerants will remain compliant in the future. Pfannenberg helps you make safe, informed and regulation‑proof decisions for cabinet cooling and machine chillers.

Why R‑513A may remain permissible under specific safety-based exceptions

Under the EU F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, restrictions apply only where safe and technically feasible alternatives exist. R-513A is classified A1 (non-flammable) and avoids ignition and explosion hazards. Where flammable alternatives would introduce disproportionate safety engineering or higher risk, continued use of R-513A is possible by use of safety exceptions.

Find the complete Technical Guidance in our download section below!

Downloads

Please find our flyers about our future-ready thermal solutions in cooling units and chillers for download below!

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Future-ready Thermal Solutions | Cooling units

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Future-ready Thermal Solutions | Chiller

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Regulatory Framework and Risk Assessment

Regulatory Framework and Risk Assessment for the Use of R-513A vs A2L_A3 Refrigerants in Industrial Cooling
  • English
 pdf 160 KB Download

Regulatory and Operational Implications of Using Propane

Regulatory and Operational Implications of Using Propane in Industrial Cabinet Cooling Units
  • English
 pdf 130 KB Download

Regulatory and Operational Implications of Using R1234yf-A2L

Regulatory and Operational Implications of Using R1234yf-A2L in Industrial Cabinet Cooling Units
  • English
 pdf 130 KB Download

FAQs

It is a current European regulation that sets strict limits on the use of fluorinated refrigerants. It introduces lower GWP thresholds, clear phase‑out dates, and increased operator obligations to ensure safer and more sustainable cooling solutions.

  • From 2027, cooling units and chillers must comply with strict GWP limits.

  • From 2032, the use of F‑gases will be banned in the EU.

Pfannenberg recommends R513A (A1), a non‑flammable, globally recognized refrigerant that minimizes liability risks and ensures compliance. Flammable refrigerants (A2L, A3) should only be used outdoors or in separate technical rooms with full risk analysis and safety measures.

Plan early. Align product development with conversion dates, switch to compliant refrigerants like R513A by 2026/2027, and prepare for our products with natural refrigerants such as CO₂ from 2032 onwards. Early action prevents costly redesigns and project delays.