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This introduction discusses the role of international standards in transitioning away from HCFCs in developing countries. It provides an overview of relevant standards, barriers to adoption, and ways to overcome them. Available in English on OzonAction website.
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International standards in RAC An introduction to their role in the context of the HCFCs phase-out in developing countries Jana Mašíčková Jana.Masickova@mzp.cz Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic Department of Air Protection
Scope • An introduction and simple overview of the issues related to international standards in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector • How they can be useful in supporting the adoption of alternatives in the context of the phase-out of HCFCs • Brief overview of main existing standards related to HCFCs and their alternatives and barriers to alternatives • Information on process of the adoption of international standards at the national level • Information on barriers to the adoption and how to overcome them
Electronic version available in English from OzonAction web-page: http://www.unep.fr/ozonaction/information/mmc/lib_detail.asp?r=5600 The executive summary will be available in all UN languages