Welcome to the first edition of Refcom's newsletter providing you with latest industry news.

Non-certified risk prosecution

Since Refcom’s appointment as an F-Gas Certification body in June 2009, we have processed more than 3,700 applications for certification, with more arriving every day.

Any businesses not yet certificated could be subject to Local Authority enforcement measures. Regulators have a range of options at their disposal to ensure compliance with the F-Gas Regulations. If the regulator’s actions do not lead to the required improvements, they may decide to prosecute the company or individual failing to comply, the subsequent process being at the discretion of the courts. Read more

New F-Gas qualifications

The C&G 2079 and CITB J11-J14 qualifications have been rolled-out across the UK, following extensive consultation between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board, sector skills council SummitSkills, and the two nominated awarding bodies, City and Guilds and Construction Skills. Read more

Logos confirm your high standards

Customers of companies such as yours often find it reassuring to see visible proof of high professional standards. Logos can help you provide this reassurance and Refcom F-Gas Certification logos are now available for use on your company stationery and vehicles.

Artwork for reproduction on printed materials is free of charge, van stickers are just £10 per pair. To start displaying your high standards, contact us. Read more

Get ready for July 2011

Engineers carrying out SRAC work must hold one of the new F-Gas qualification by 4 July 2011, HVCA Training offer a pre-course refresher. Read more

BOC provide training and assessment

BOC provide engineers with training and assessment for the City & Guilds 2079 qualification in refrigerant handling and specialist training in handling hydrocarbons (CARE), CO2 and ammonia along with all aspects of industrial gas safety. Click for details.