1. Complete phase-out of HCFC-141b as on 1st January, 2020 in foam sector, under Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2014 and 2019, issued under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The issuance of import license for HCFC-141b is prohibited from 1st January, 2020 under Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2019 S.O. No. 4724 (E) dated 31st December, 2019.
3. From 1st January 2025, use of HCFCs in manufacturing of all new equipment is prohibited under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2014, issued under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
4. The above referred Gazette notifications are available on the website of Ozone Cell, MoEFCC (https://ozonecell.nic.in) under sections (i) "what’s New" and (ii) "Regulatory Framework".