What is the primary regulation governing F-Gas in the UK?

The EU F-Gas Regulation (517/2014) is the primary regulation governing fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas) in the UK. This regulation was established to mitigate the impact of these gases on the environment, particularly in relation to global warming. It outlines various provisions for the management, reduction, and phasedown of F-Gas usage across member states, including measures for the containment, recovery, and recycling of these substances as well as training and certification requirements for companies and individuals working with F-Gases.

Even after the UK's exit from the EU, this regulation remains significant as the UK has retained many EU laws in its own framework. This means that the principles and requirements set out in the EU F-Gas Regulation continue to guide the management of F-Gases within the UK.

Other options, while related to environmental regulations, do not specifically focus on the management of F-Gases. The UK F-Gas Directive does not exist in the same specific context as the EU Regulation; the Environmental Protection Act encompasses a broader range of environmental protection issues and does not exclusively target F-Gases; similarly, the Climate Change (Scotland) Act is focused on broader climate change measures and does not specifically govern F-Gas management.