PRESS RELEASE - Pursuant to the Montreal Protocol (Substances That Deplete The Ozone Layer) (Amendment) Act No.10 of 2011 Importers of refrigerants are required to apply for an annual license to import or export ODS and non-ODS refrigerants.
Section 3 G (i) of the said Act also mandates retrofitters of ODS equipment to apply for licences.
Applications for the 2015importing year must be lodged with the Sustainable Development and Environment Division of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology no later than December 31, 2014.
Additionally, the Ministry would like to remind the general public and retailers of refrigerants that the sale of ALL refrigerants is restricted to certified technicians, in possession of the “Certified Technicians” identification card issued by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology.
The Division is located on the first floor of the Caribbean Cinemas Building, Choc Estate, Castries.