Aftermarcket Magazine July/August 2026

ƍ The cylinder displays conflicting tare weight information. The contents weight is not displayed as required under transport regulations. Product labelling and traceability information may not meet UK compliance requirements. Cylinders manufactured or placed into service in the UK after 2021 must carry the UK Transportable Pressure Equipment conformity marking (ƍ). Cylinders without the required marking cannot be legally used in the UK. The refrigerant is believed to be illegally manufactured. Reports indicate that it may lack stabilising additives used to help protect charging equipment and hose assemblies. Use of unauthorised refrigerant may increase the risk of contamination within service equipment. ILLEGAL REFRIGERANT NON-COMPLIANT CYLINDER MISSING UK TPE MARKING Do not purchase or use the product. Verify cylinder markings and labelling before purchase. Report suspected or non-compliant refrigerants to National Refrigerants, Trading Standards Authority, or the Environment Agency. WHATTODO DO NOT PURCHASE OR USE THESE CYLINDERS ILLEGAL R1234yf CYLINDERS IDENTIFIED IN THE UK MARKET INDUSTRY ALERT Illegal R1234yf Cylinders have recently been identified in the UK Market Investigations indicate that these cylinders originated from China and may contain unauthorised R1234yf refrigerant. Analysis has reportedly confirmed that the refrigerant does not originate from an approved licensed manufacturer. Using illegal refrigerant products can expose businesses to compliance, safety, and equipment performance risks. Always purchase refrigerants from reputable and authorised suppliers. PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS nationalref.com safety, and equipment performance risks. Always purchase refrigerants from

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