The National Ozone Unit conducted its training of Border Control Officers with a training of the Trade Licensing Unit, Ministry Trade Industry and Investment in border control of substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol such as but not limited to refrigerant R 22, and R 134a and equipment using these chemicals. Updates were given on implementation of the Kigali Amendment and the upcoming target of the 97.5% reduction from baseline under the HCFC Phase out. The NOU will continue this training with order Border Control agencies with the aim of securing the borders against illegal trade of ODS as well as monitoring all imports and exports so as to meet national obligations under the Montreal Protocol.
