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About the IOR

23 Apr 2026

The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here. 

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What we do

23 Apr 2026

Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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23 Apr 2026

When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.

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Tinsley Fund: Open for Applications

20 May 2026

The Tinsley Fund was set up in memory of Mike Tinsley and offers targeted financial help for people facing barriers to entering or progressing in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

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Do You Know An Oustanding Student or Apprentice?

20 May 2026

The deadline for the RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Cooling Industry Award has been extended to 29 May, which means there’s still time to put forward the exceptional students you know and help them gain the recognition they deserve.

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Update on the Proposal to Reform the HFC Phasedown Schedule

18 May 2026

On 15 May 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced its decision to delay changes to the phasedown to beyond 2027.

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IOR at the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting

14 May 2026

The IOR attended the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting which focused on the work that the Engineering Council has done on reviewing professional standards, ethics and regulation of the engineering profession including international recognition agreements with countries such as USA and Australia.

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Apprenticeship Funding Under the Growth and Skills Levy

14 May 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently published technical guidance outlining how new apprenticeship units will be funded under the reformed Growth and Skills Levy.

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IOR Launches Online Skills and Talent Hub

12 May 2026

Our new Skills and Talent Hub is now live, bringing together everything you need to know about skills, education, training, and career development from the IOR in one easy‑to‑navigate place.

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Catch Up On Flammable Refrigerants Fundamentals

11 May 2026

The IOR Masterclass on core principles for flammable refrigerants is now available from the Institute's webinar channel. This online session introduces the essential principles behind safe handling and day-to-day good practice across RACHP applications. 

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