WHO WE ARE
It is the aim of ASERCOM to be the platform for dealing with scientific and technical topics and their challenges, promoting standards for performance rating, methods of testing and product safety, focusing on improved environmental protection, serving the refrigeration and air conditioning industry and its customers.
WHAT WE DO
ASERCOM represents the interests of its members’ industry, such as issuing guidelines and positioning papers linked to the state of the art in environmental protection, supporting measures for energy efficiency improvement and leakage reduction in systems, handling certification programs for compressor and condensing unit performance.
HOW WE WORK
ASERCOM cooperates with counterpart organizations, such as AFCE, AREA, AHRI, CAR, CRAA, EPEE, EUROVENT and others in Europe and throughout the world. We work closely with national and international standard authorities to develop practice-oriented standardisation.
WHO WE ARE
It is the aim of ASERCOM to be the platform for dealing with scientific and technical topics and their challenges, promoting standards for performance rating, methods of testing and product safety, focusing on improved environmental protection, serving the refrigeration and air conditioning industry and its customers.
WHAT WE DO
ASERCOM represents the interests of its members’ industry, such as issuing guidelines and positioning papers linked to the state of the art in environmental protection, supporting measures for energy efficiency improvement and leakage reduction in systems, handling certification programs for compressor and condensing unit performance.
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First non-European condensing units certified under ASERCOM programme
ASERCOM has reached a milestone in its Condensing Unit Certification Programme: for the first time, condensing units from a non-European manufacturer have successfully achieved certification. The certified units are produced by Rime Group. The ASERCOM Condensing Unit Certification Programme is designed [...]
Safety first: European Commission confirms consistency between F-gas rules and occupational safety law
The transition towards lower-GWP and natural refrigerants is one of the defining developments for the European RACHP sector. It is essential for climate policy. But it also raises a practical and very serious question for everyone working with refrigerants in the [...]
The Cooling Continuum – Europe and the World in Transition
Brussels, 23 January 2026: Join the ASERCOM Convention 2026 As the global cooling industry stands at a turning point, Europe’s regulatory momentum meets the strategic ambitions of the US and China. The ASERCOM Convention 2026 will explore how these regions – [...]
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Explore the complexities and far-reaching impacts of using PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in various applications with ASERCOM’s insightful paper. PFASs, known for their high resistance to heat, water and oil, have become established in numerous applications. Yet: ECHA is planning a universal PFAS ban. This important document, which is constantly being expanded and updated, meticulously examines the widespread use of PFASs and the significant impact that a blanket ban could trigger in various sectors. Use this indispensable resource to understand the complex and far-reaching implications of a universal PFAS ban.