Licences & reporting for uses in the EU
The import and export of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are subject to licensing requirements.
These activities, along with destruction of ODS, feedstock uses and process agent uses, are also subject to annual reporting requirements.
To comply with licensing and reporting requirements, please use the ODS Licensing System. See the table below for more information on the system.
ODS Licensing System
| When to go to the ODS Licensing System? | How to use the ODS Licensing System? |
|---|---|
Log-in to the ODS Licensing System if you want to:
| Manuals for the ODS Licensing System: If you need more information on the ODS Licensing System, please consult the manuals |
Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules in the field of import/export licenses
The transition period for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union ended on 31 December 2020. Since then, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement has been in force. The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, has been in force since 1 February 2020.
Accordingly, on 31 December 2020, the accounts of undertakings located in Great Britain were disabled in both the ODS licensing system and labODS Registry. Undertakings located in Northern Ireland keep their accounts in both systems.
In the framework of the Protocol, shipments of ozone-depleting substances from either the EU-27 or Northern Ireland to Great Britain and vice-versa require an import/export license.