In Vietnam, under the Law on Environmental Protection (2020) and subsequent decrees, entities that import, consume, service, or decommission equipment containing controlled substances are mandated to conduct a one-time registration and submit annual usage reports.

On August 25, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City Refrigeration Association (HRA) held a strategic meeting with CoolImpact, a pioneering climate-tech startup from Vietnam, to co-develop a model for safe and sustainable refrigerant (F-gas) recovery aligned with international best practices.

While the world races toward Net Zero, one of the most dangerous sources of emissions remains largely overlooked: refrigerant gases such as F-gases, HFCs, and SF₆.

Vietnam is intensifying regulatory controls over the handling of refrigerants—specifically HFCs and HCFCs—to uphold international environmental commitments and safeguard public health.

Every year, millions of tons of refrigerants are illegally released—causing devastating impacts on our environment and public health.

When the world began phasing out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) under the Montreal Protocol, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) emerged as a pragmatic, transitional substitute.