Israel - Extends Ban of the Import and Production of Air Conditioners with A3 refrigerant Flammable Gases,

​Israel published new amendment that extends the Temporary Provision to the Standards Order (Amendment of the Fifth Annex). The Temporary Provision bans the import and production of air conditioners with A3 refrigerant flammable gases, except for "portable" air conditioners with a gas amount lower than 200 grams.

This amendment is published by the authority of the Israel Minister of Economy and Industry under Section 281(12)(1) of the Standards Law and of the Import and Export Ordinance, due to the danger inherent in air conditioners with A3 refrigerant flammable gases.
The order extension will remain in effect until October 7, 2025. During this period, a special Exceptions Committee will consider all public safety issues as well as the safety aspects for professional service personnel for the installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.​

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