Review on EU Energy Label
The European Commission is reviewing the energy label and ecodesign regulations for commercial refrigeration to assess how these Regulations have performed and to identify potential improvements.
New IOR Education Outreach Manager
The IOR is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Harvey as its new Education Outreach Manager to lead education outreach initiatives with schools, vocational colleges, and employers.
GB F Gas consultation - IOR response
The consultation will shape future refrigerant use for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard.
Review of 2025 with the IOR
Check our social media feeds on LinkedIn and Facebook to find out what we've been up to and what you can look forward to in 2026.
F Gas Phasedown Reform Consultation - Recording Available
The recording of the webinar featuring DEFRA and industry experts discussing the impacts and opportunities for the RACHP industry following the launch of the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation is now available.
New Technician Good Practice Guides Available
Topics of the new bulletins include direct expansion water-to-refrigerant evaporators, electrical safe isolation and determining the wattage of electric heaters.
Talk on the Future of Compressors Now Available
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
IOR’s Committees Share Achievements and Plans
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
IOR 2025 Election Results Announced
At the IOR Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2025, election results were announced. Stephen Gill FInstR was voted President-Elect, and Stephen Benton FInstR together with David Bostock FInstR were elected as Trustees to the IOR Board.
IOR And ACES Sign MOU to Foster International Collaboration
The IOR and the ACES have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas and expertise during the Clean Cooling Network Conference on the Sustainable Cold Chain for the Global South, taking place at the University of Birmingham from 28–29 October 2029.
Government White Paper on Skills published
On 20th Oct the Department for Education (with others) published this document outlining future skills policy and new V levels to sit alongside A levels and T Levels in key sectors such as engineering. The RACHP industry will need to consider what these changes mean for our work to promote skills and careers to ensure sufficient supply of well trained new entrants to our sector. IOR education committee members are digesting the content...
IOR RACHP EngTech Section Launches New Technician App
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section innovative mobile technician’s app has over 200 subscribers!