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<p>Defra has a legal duty to undertake a comprehensive review of the F-gas Regulation.
As part of this work, Defra will identify additional action that can be taken with
regard to F-gases and their contribution to net zero. At COP26, Defra committed to
an accelerated hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown. Defra intends to publish an assessment
report by the end of 2022 as the first stage of the review. It will focus mainly on
analysing the effects of the current Regulation, together with the current state of
play in relevant industry sectors and international commitments. The second stage
of the review will involve a public consultation on proposals for any legislative
changes.</p><p>The F-gas Regulation currently includes an exemption from the HFC phasedown
for metered dose inhalers (MDIs). The continuation or removal of the exemption for
MDIs will be considered as part of the policy development and analysis into future
options, as well as implications of the HFC phasedown on MDIs. To support this work
there is ongoing engagement between Defra, the NHS and the Department of Health and
Social Care.</p>
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