The Ozone-Depleting Substances (Grant of Halon Derogations) Regulations 2023

Amends/Commences: GB Retained: Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (recast)

Comes into force: 6th April 2023

Jurisdiction: Great Britain

Annex VI of the 2009 Regulation sets out the end date by which halogen 1211 must be withdrawn from use.

An exemption is added for the Airseeker Rivet Joint (RJ) RC-135W aircraft. This aircraft may continue to use portable fire extinguishers and lavatory waste fixed fire suppression systems containing halogen 1211 beyond the specified end date.

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