Hidden Cool supports businesses in maintaining full compliance with current F-Gas regulations. Many commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems operate using hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a form of fluorinated greenhouse gas subject to strict controls.
Our F-Gas certified engineers ensure your equipment is correctly managed, serviced, and maintained in accordance with all applicable legislation, helping you operate safely, responsibly, and without compliance risk.

If your business is involved in the recovery, handling, installation, supply, manufacture, servicing, maintenance, or operation of stationary equipment containing HFC refrigerants, you are legally required to hold appropriate F-Gas qualifications and certification in accordance with UK and EU legislation.

F-Gas certification confirms that refrigeration and air conditioning engineers are authorized to work with fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases). These regulations, administered by DEFRA and the F-Gas Register, support environmental targets established under the Kyoto Protocol. Any organization that installs, operates, services, or maintains equipment containing F-Gas must comply with strict regulatory standards.

Hidden Cool holds Refcom Elite F-Gas certification and is a member of the relevant governing body, meaning our operations are independently audited and fully authorised to deliver complete F-Gas compliant solutions.

Our refrigeration division supports your business with:

• Professional installation, commissioning, decommissioning, and maintenance of refrigerant systems
• Licensed waste carrier services
• Safe handling, recovery, and management of refrigerants
• Full compliance with current F-Gas legislation and regulatory requirements
• Robust, auditable refrigerant control procedures with complete traceability
• Use of specialist recovery equipment designed to minimise environmental impact
• Responsible refrigerant handling and transactions focused on efficiency and reduced emissions

As part of our compliance support, Hidden Cool records the type and quantity of refrigerant in every system we install or service and provides clear, compliant documentation for you to retain for the legally required period, ensuring you are fully prepared for inspection by the relevant authorities.