United Nations Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

This Amendment revises the Montreal Protocol by bringing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under its control. It stipulates control measures including an HFC phase-down schedule, measures for the destruction of HFC-23, a system for licensing the import and export of HFCs, a ban on trade in HFCs with non-Parties, and the submission of data reports. It applies to the control of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by the Parties. Note: This Amendment will enter into force for China on September 15, 2021 (It is temporarily not applicable to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China).