10 CRAFTBUTCHER l MAY 2018


REFRIGERANT GASES – NEW LEGISLATION


EMBRACING CHANGES WITHIN LEGISLATION AND CONSUMER NEEDS


Most food and drink


producers will now be aware that the legislation regarding refrigerant gases has now changed. Here Julie Croker, Managing Director of Corporate members Angel Refrigeration spells out what this means for members. In line with the UK


Government and EU Policy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, a document was published on 31 December 2014 by the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency, outlining restrictions on the use of some refrigerants used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and fire restriction equipment. Referred to as F-Gas,


new regulations restrict the use of some HFC (Hydrogen, Florine and Carbon)


Everlasting Professional Green 700 and 1500


retailers, are still faced with an element of uncertainty as to whether to replace existing equipment or perhaps to retro-fit old refrigeration systems with new.


This is largely Julie Croker


refrigerants of high GWP (Global Warming Potential). F-Gas regulations aim to reduce the contribution of refrigerant gases to Global Warming and inspire others to take action. The effects of this


legislation are widespread, affecting equipment manufacturers, installers, service companies and users of such equipment alike. Fresh food and drink producers, along with


because, until lately, it has been difficult for manufacturers to identify the right replacement refrigerants. Many equipment manufacturers are still in the process of testing the performance of cooling systems using more ecologically friendly options.


For most refrigeration


equipment suppliers like ourselves at Angel Refrigeration, this level of uncertainty from the manufacturers can make it difficult for us to provide lasting advice. Core to our customer proposition is the ethos that we supply the right equipment to do the right job, along with the responsibility of the right refrigerant.


The performance of


cooling systems is defined by the right temperatures to chill, freeze, store and display a wide array of products and ingredients. Processes and equipment also need to fall in line with environment health guidelines. The Government has


published guidance to help businesses comply with the


EU Regulation. This information can be


found on the government website https://www.gov.uk/ government/collections/eu-f- gasregulation-guidance-for- users-producers-and-traders


A fridge in energy class A, consumes up to 80% less energy than a traditional class G equivalent.


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