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City & Guilds Information update on new F Gas Training - 23/5/2008

The following was extracted today from the City and Guilds website and will be of interest to all training providers: A launch / briefing event will be held for current and prospective centres on... read more

Updated European System Safety Standard published - 29/4/2008

  EN378 the European Refrigeration System Safety Standard has now been updated and was published in April 2008.  The Standard is divided into four parts and is available from BSI in the... read more

Commission Guidance on F Gas Interpretation Now Available - 19/3/2008

The Commission has published guidance on interpretation of the F Gas Regulations. This covers the following topics: definition of the operator definition of preparations ... read more

More news on F Gas Training Deadlines - 13/3/2008

DEFRA extends the deadline for existing workers to get the new F Gas qualifications to July 2011.   The ACRIB F Gas Implementation Group has been successful in highlighting to DEFRA the need... read more

F Gas Support team launched by DEFRA - 29/2/2008

UK Government have set up a helpline to deal with individual queries about the F Gas Regulations and to provide a central resource for information, particularly for end users but also for anyone... read more

New F Gas Training and Certification standards adopted by the Commission - 16/1/2008

UK RAC industry prepares for mandatory assessment of workforce skills The European Commission has now finalised its detailed requirements for the training and certification of engineers working... read more

BRA FactFinders on refrigerant legislation - 14/12/2007

The British Refrigeration Association, is a trade association for companies involved in all aspects of refrigeration.  They are part of the FETA network which is a member of ACRIB.  BRA have... read more

F Gas Training and Certification decisions awaited - 14/12/2007

The European Commission meets on 17th December to finalse requirements regarding training and certification under the F Gas Regulation.  These requirements will include: Specification for... read more

Commission agrees F Gas leak check procedure - 1/11/2007

The European Commission voting to accept a proposed standard leak check procedure under the F Gas Regulation at meetings in Brussels in October 2007.  The procedure was developed following... read more

Annual Report of ACRIB Activity - 26/9/2007

What is ACRIB?   Whilst each sector of the diverse refrigeration and air conditioning industries is well represented by its specialist trade association or professional institute, there... read more

New obligations from 4th July - 3/7/2007

 EC Regulation No842/2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases   The principal objective of the EC Regulation is to prevent and thereby reduce emissions of F Gases covered by the Kyoto... read more

F gas Discussion Forum - 15/5/2007

The Institute of Refrigeration has opened a discussion Forum on issues related to the implementation of the F Gas Regulation in the UK.  If you have a query or question you can post this on the... read more

Supplementary Guidance for Owners of Refrigerating Equipment under the F Gas Regulation - 3/4/2007

This Guidance Note from UK Government is intended to help operators of stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment identify whether they use refrigerants affected by the new... read more

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation 2006 - 28/2/2007

An 80 page guidance note has now been issued on the regulation in the UK and can be downloaded here.  This clarifies the scope of the regulation and obligations of producers and distributors of... read more

Refrigerant Handling Facts - 6/12/2006

A new page has been added to this website under THE REGISTER, which explains the current range of refrigerant handling qualifications available, and what is included in these assessments.  You... read more

Subsidised training for experienced employees - 18/9/2006

New training scheme launched for existing employees    Evidence shows Train to Gain will help 50,000 employers and 350,000 employees every year get the skills they need to boost... read more

New Guidance from DEFRA issued on the FGas Regulation - 29/8/2006

DEFRA have issued initial guidance on the regulation which highlights current obligations, definitions and future requirements.  This is a substantial document available as a download from the... read more

F Gas Regulation - 10/8/2006

ACRIB has set up an FGas Regulation Implementation Group to provide advice and guidance to industry and government on this new European legislation.  The Group will issue regular updates and... read more

BRA Fact Finder - Hazardous Waste - 10/7/2006

The British Refrigeration Association has recently published a Fact Finder “Recovered Refrigerants and Recycling under the Hazardous Waste Regulations” to give guidance on The Hazardous... read more

Safe Handling of Ammonia - 10/7/2006

The Institute of Refrigeration has produced useful Guidance on Working with Ammonia. You can download a free copy of this guidance here. City & Guilds offer a qualification in Safe Handling of... read more