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The Nonessential Products Ban

Under section 610 of the Clean Air Act, EPA bans the sale, distribution, and offer of sale of a number of products containing or manufactured with CFCs or HCFCs. The banned products include flexible and packaging foams and most aerosols and pressurized dispensers. Metered dose inhalers are not included in this ban.

Fact Sheets

Overview of the Nonessential Products Ban

Recent Regulations and Federal Register Notices

Reconsideration of the Class I Nonessential Products Ban

Final Rule (November 15, 2001; 66 FR 57511)

Proposed Rule (June 14, 1999; 64 FR 31772)

Reconsideration of the Ban on Fire Extinguishers Containing HCFCs

Final Rule (December 4, 1996; 61 FR 64423)

Proposed Rule (January 16, 1992; 57 FR 1992)
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Class I Nonessential Products Ban

Final Rule (January 15, 1993; 58 FR 4768)

Proposed Rule (January 16, 1992; 57 FR 1992)
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Class II Nonessential Products Ban

Final Rule (December 30, 1993; 58 FR 69638)

Proposed Rule (September 27, 1993; 58 FR 50464)

Class I Exemptions for Replacement Parts

Direct Final Rule (December 30, 1993; 58 FR 69672)

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