Halon Bank (Collecting, Recycling) System
The Montreal Protocol for the Protection of Ozone has enforced the prohibition of production of halon since 2010, and the following related laws and guidelines have been enacted and implemented in Korea to systematically
carry out the stockpiling and supply of halon, which has increased the role of the private business of the halon bank.
law : act on the Regulation of Manufacturing of Specific Materials for the Protection of Ozone layers
guideline : guidelines for Controlling and Rationalizing emission of Specific Materials
· The recovery business entity, handler, etc. of the halon shall deliver the recovery halon to the private business entity of the halon bank.
· Only the Halon Bank private Business can supply the recovery Halon.
· A private operator of the Halon Bank shall report the number of Halon and the quantity of sales to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy every quarter.