OZONE FRIENDLY CERTIFICATE

An Ozone-Friendly Certificate is a certificate that documents that a product or production process does not contain ozone-depleting substances (ODS) or has significantly reduced the use of these substances. This certificate aims to promote products and practices that contribute to the protection of the ozone layer.

What are Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)?

Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are chemicals that deplete the ozone layer by breaking down ozone molecules in the stratosphere. The most common ODS are:

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): Used in refrigerants, aerosol sprays, foam-blowing agents, and solvents.

• Halons: Used in fire suppression systems.

• Carbon Tetrachloride: Used as a solvent and in fire extinguishers.

• Methyl Chloroform: Used as a solvent.

• Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs): Developed as alternatives to CFCs, but they still have ozone-depleting potential.

• Methyl Bromide: Used as a soil fumigant in agriculture.
  
  

The Montreal Protocol:

The issue of ozone layer depletion was addressed internationally with the Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987. This protocol aims to phase out or reduce the production and consumption of ODS. Turkey is also a party to the Montreal Protocol and has implemented various legal regulations to control the use of ODS.

What is the Purpose of an Ozone-Friendly Certificate?

The main purposes of an Ozone-Friendly Certificate are:

• To contribute to the protection of the ozone layer: To promote the production and use of products that do not contain or have reduced use of ODS.

• To inform consumers: To enable consumers to choose products that do not harm the ozone layer when making purchasing decisions.

• To encourage environmentally friendly technologies: To encourage the development and use of environmentally friendly technologies that are alternatives to ODS.
  
  

How to Obtain an Ozone-Friendly Certificate?

Ozone-Friendly Certificates are generally issued by authorized certification bodies. The certification process includes tests and inspections to verify that the product or production process does not contain ODS or that their use complies with the Montreal Protocol and relevant legal regulations.