Fridge Spares Wholesale (FSW) is a responsible fluorinated gas (F-Gas) seller. We can only sell F-Gas products to customers with relevant certificates and qualifications. 

What is F-Gas?

F-Gas is a family of fluorinated gases regularly used in refrigerants in air conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems. Fluorinated gases have a high global warming effect if released into the atmosphere. 

The F-Gases most commonly used as refrigerants in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment are Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but also include Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) & Sulphur hexafluoride (SFs).

Regulations

This family of fluorinated gases is subject to stringent EU and national regulations to contain and prevent and thereby reduce emissions of F-Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.

In some cases, the obligations lie with the owner/operator of the equipment. In other situations, the obligations lie with third parties, such as equipment suppliers, maintenance contractors and waste handling companies. 

Many obligations apply to RAC system suppliers and maintenance contractors, primarily related to the use of appropriately qualified personnel and certification of companies. At FSW we take our responsibilities very seriously. We can only sell F-Gas products to customers with relevant certificates and qualifications. We make these records available to the regulator (the Environmental Agency, local authority, or the European Commission).
 

For more detailed guidance, visit:
F-Gas Registration Ireland

or 
www.gov.uk
 

How can I guarantee compliance?

By law, only qualified air conditioning technicians can conduct inspections, repairs and maintenance work on equipment containing F-Gases. If your company handles F-Gas (installation, supply, maintenance etc.), you must have your engineers personally certified and the company registered with F-Gas registration Ltd.

You can apply or renew your F-Gas certification here. Your current F-Gas certification remains valid up to 31st December every year (unless there is a change in EU/UK agreements). Following Brexit, you are required to register with F-Gas registration to enable EU compliance as UK company F-Gas Registration Certificates are no longer accepted. 

If you haven't done so, submit your company F-Gas Registration Certificate to FSW via email. If you have any queries on F-Gas compliance, a member of the team would be happy to help on 00353 1 830 3466.