Philippines to Reduce Its HFC Imports by 80% by 2045

On October 13, the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a chemical control order (CCO) for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to regulate, restrict and prohibit their import, export, use, manufacture, transport, processing, storage, possession and sale. All HFC importers, dealers, resellers, and retailers and service providers must register with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).