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Reported data

About data

ODS production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

Destruction of controlled substances

HCFC production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

HFC production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

At a glance

Focal points:

  • Mme. Morane Godfrin NFP
    Chargée de mission Ozone
    Bureau des produits chimiques, Direction générale de la prévention des risques, Ministère de la transition écologique
  • M. Clément Payeur NFP
    Représentante Permanente adjoint auprès du PNUE
    Ambassade de France au Kenya

Status of Ratification:

Vienna Convention 1987-12-04 Ap
Montreal Protocol 1988-12-28 Ap
London Amendment 1992-02-12 Ap
Copenhagen Amendment 1996-01-03 Ap
Montreal Amendment 2003-07-25 Ap
Beijing Amendment 2003-07-25 Ap
Kigali Amendment 2018-03-29 Ap
  • Ac - Accession
  • R - Ratification
  • At - Acceptance
  • Ap - Approval
  • Sc - Succession
Establishment of ODS licensing system: Yes
Establishment of HFC licensing system: Yes
Date HFC Licensing System Reported: 2019-03-25
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About exemptions

Amounts consumed for laboratory and analytical uses

Laboratory and analytical uses: The parties have decided on a global exemption until 31 December 2021 concerning certain ozone depleting substances fo... Read more

Research, development, public awareness and exchange of information (Article 9)

Several countries have reported every two years on activities undertaken by them with respect to promotion of research, development and exchange of information on best technologies, possible alternatives to controlled substances and costs and benefits of relevant control strategies and promoting public awareness.

Year of submission: 1991
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Reclamation facilities reported by the Parties (Decision VI/19(4))

Parties report periodically on the reclamation facilities and their capacities available in their countries.

Party Report Date Facility Name Address Reclaimed Substances Capacity Remarks
France 1996-10-02 Dehon Service 26, avenue du Petit Parc, 94683 VINCENNES
Mr. Brian
Tel:4398 7500
Fax: 4398 2151		 CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-502, Halon-1301, HCFC-22, HCFC-141b, HFC-134a 2000 tons/yr
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Information reported by the Parties on illegal trade (Decision XIV/7 (7))

Parties are invited to report to the Ozone Secretariat fully proved cases of illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances.

Party Seizure Date Year Substances Traded Volume Importing Exporting Country Illegal Trade Details Action Taken Remarks
France 27 Oct, 2022 Waste refrigerants (CFCs and HCFCs) From unknown country to France Presentation of the license a posteriori Infringement notified to operator with penalties. Presentation of a valid license.
France 20 July, 2020 HFC refrigerants 3,972kg The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. The cylinders were made available to French authorities.
France 3 January, 2023 Carbon tetrachloride 20 kg From France to US License not applicable (error on the container) Fine (€150) The error was subsequently corrected by the exporter, who was able to carry out the export.
France 25 Jul, 2022 Carbon tetrachloride 19,760kg From France to India Invalid license Infringement notified to operator with penalties. Presentation of a valid license.
France 2 May, 2023 Halon extinguishers 9,000 kg From UK to France License expired. Fine (€150) The import could take place after regularization.
France 29 September, 2020 HFC refrigerants 8,000kg The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. The cylinders were made available to French authorities.
France 7 October, 2020 HFC refrigerants 935kg The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. The cylinders were made available to French authorities.
France 27 July, 2023 Halon 3,400 kg From UK to France Import without license Fine (€150) and refusal of entry (halon sent to Tunisia) The operator opted for re-export to Tunisia after being refused entry into France.
France 10 Feb, 2022 Gas extinguishers 158.3kg From Kuwait to France Invalid license Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license.
France 2 January, 2023 Halon 22 kg From France to US 2022 license used (the exporter used an expired license, specifically using a 2022 license for a trade that occurred in 2023) Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license The export could take place after regularization.
France 21 November, 2020 HFC refrigerants 11,400kg The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. The cylinders were made available to French authorities. 1,140 cylinders containing 11,400 kg of HFC refrigerants
France 2 Jun, 2022 Halon 1301 20,000kg From India to France Presentation of an already cleared license Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license.
France 1 Sep, 2022 Mechanical fire extinguishers 142kg From unknown country to France Invalid license Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license.
France 23 May, 2022 HFC-134a and R-404A 35,139kg from Türkiye to France Non-refillable bottles are prohibited by article 11 of EU regulation 517/2014. Importing company was not registered on the F-Gas portal of the European Commission (article 19 of EU regulation 517/2014). The importer listed on the customs declaration was not the actual consignee of the goods. Seizure of goods. Re-export to Türkiye. 2,703 cylinders
France 11 January, 2023 Halon 97,000 kg From France to Israel 2022 license used (the exporter used an expired license, specifically using a 2022 license for a trade that occurred in 2023) Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license The export could take place after regularization.
France 3 May, 2022 Halon 1301 29,940kg From India to France Invalid license Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license.
France 9 May, 2023 Extinguishers 5 kg From France to Tunisia License not applicable Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license The operator used a license that did not apply to the exported product. The product did not leave the country and was seized by customs.
France 28 Jul, 2022 Fire extinguishers 11,700kg From France to India Export without licence Infringement notified to operator. Regularization a posteriori.
France 6 July, 2023 Extinguishers 178 kg From France to US License not applicable Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license. The license transmitted by the operator was not the one indicated on the customs declaration. The export could take place after correction.
France 23 October, 2023 Extinguishers 76 kg From US to France Wrong license number License modified by the operator. The operator has modified the information at the customs office's request (the operator had initially presented an export license instead of an import license). The goods could be imported after correction.
France 23 October, 2023 Extinguishers 83 kg From US to France Wrong license number License modified by the operator The operator has modified the information at the customs office's request (the operator had initially presented an export license instead of an import license). The goods could be imported after correction.
France 2007 Halon-1211 and Halon-1301 220 kg Exports of 25 kg of Halon-1211 and 195 kg of Halon-1301 were made to various countries during 2006 without an export licence. The case was detected by the European Commission while comparing licence data and reported data. The case is under investigation by French customs authorities.
France 2007 CFC-12 Unknown Twenty-three refrigerators whose compressors contained CFC-12 were seized on 11 December 2007. The goods were to be exported to Senegal. The competent authority is investigating.
France 2007 Carbon tetrachloride 8 kg In 2006 a French company exported 8 kg of carbon tetrachloride to Azerbaijan for laboratory uses without having an export authorization. The case was detected by the European Commission while comparing licence and reported data of another company. The company has been reminded by French competent authorities regarding the existing rules.
France 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 HCFC-22 Unknown The illegal import of 1,890 air-conditioning units was detected at the customs in Guadeloupe. Material was re-exported. Fines were issued.
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The Vienna Convention provides for that parties shall co-operate in conducting research and systematic observations and in formulating recommendations for future research and observation in areas related to the ozone layer. To this end the Ozone Research Managers meet every three years to review national and international research and monitoring activities to ensure coordination and identify gaps.
Reports submitted by France to the Ozone Research Managers meetings to date are available below:
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