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On the basis of information on the placing on the market of the gases listed in Annexes I and II, reported in accordance with Article 19, and on emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases made available in accordance with Article 20 and on the basis of any relevant information received from Member States, the Commission shall monitor the application and effects of this Regulation. No later than 31 December 2020, the Commission shall publish a report on the availability of hydrofluorocarbons on the Union market. No later than 31 December 2022, it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this Regulation, including in particular: a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons up to and beyond 2030; an assessment of the need for further action by the Union and its Member States in light of existing and new international commitments regarding the reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions; an overview of European and international standards, national safety legislation and building codes in Member States in relation to the transition to alternative refrigerants; a review of the availability of technically feasible and cost-effective alternatives to products and equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases for products and equipment not listed in Annex III, taking into account energy efficiency.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-04 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.