Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations (SOR/2016-137)

These regulations implement Canada’s international obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, including the Kigali Amendment by controlling the export, import, manufacture, and certain uses of ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. These regulations also control the import and manufacture of certain products containing or designed to contain these substances, such as aerosol products, foams and refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Additional information

• Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations: general information
• Information Bulletin: Counterfeit Refrigerants
• Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations: frequently asked questions

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Air pollution
• Air pollution issues
• Ozone layer
• Montreal Protocol

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations implement Canada’s international obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, including the Kigali Amendment by controlling the export, import, manufacture, and certain uses of ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. These regulations also control the import and manufacture of certain products containing or designed to contain these substances, such as aerosol products, foams and refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06 and last amended on 2016-12-30. Previous Versions

These regulations implement Canada’s international obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, including the Kigali Amendment by controlling the export, import, manufacture, and certain uses of ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. These regulations also control the import and manufacture of certain products containing or designed to contain these substances, such as aerosol products, foams and refrigeration and air conditioning systems.