Verification of fluorinated GHG gases

Regulation (EU) No 573/2024 strengthens existing measures on fluorinated greenhouse gases by introducing a number of far-reaching changes that will reduce emissions significantly.

Importers must ensure that all hydrofluorocarbons preloaded in equipment have been considered within the hydrofluorocarbon quota system, register in the hydrofluorocarbon quota register, draw up one or more declarations of conformity when importing a shipment of equipment for release for free circulation and ensure that compliance is fully documented and verified. 

RINA provides the verification service of the declaration of conformity pursuant to art. 19, paragraph 3 or the annual communication referred to in art. 26, paragraph 8 as required by the Regulation. 

Why choose RINA?

RINA has long been committed to supporting companies in the face of strict regulatory standards and, thanks to its many years of consolidated experience in the sector, it is an EU ETS verification body accredited by ACCREDIA since 2013 (accreditation certificate no. 0002 VV) and recognized by the National Competent Authority since 2005 and therefore authorized to carry out checks in this area. 

Verification procedure

The verification process is represented by the following steps:

- Opening of a contract with the customer: acceptance of the offer made following receipt of the informative questionnaire
- Verification activities: verification of the declaration of conformity referred to in art. 19, paragraph 3 or of the annual communication referred to in art. 26, paragraph 8, of the data collection and calculation methodologies
- Reporting: drafting of the internal verification report and preparation of the final audit report
- Independent technical review of the verification activities carried out.

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