Penalties, Policing and Enforcement under GB Legislation
New legislation on penalties and enforcement was introduced in March 2009 which prescribes offences and penalties applicable to infringements of the EC Regulation in England, Scotland and Wales.
Operators of relevant systems and Companies engages in relevant activities covered by the EC Regulations on F Gases and ODS refrigerants have a range of obligations. The UK Regulations provide enforcement powers to ensure compliance with these obligations.
Further Guidance
F Gas Support - UK Government have set up a free 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 else affected by the F Gas or ODS Regulations. The following contact points are now in operation:
Telephone Helpline: 0161 874 3663 Email: Fgas-support@enviros.com Website: www.defra.gov.uk/fgas