Companies with essential purpose permits for certain refrigeration products
| Type of product | Product brand | Name of company with essential purpose permit | Permit details | Expiry date of permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass-through refrigerators | Helmer Scientific | Tekniscience Inc. ESBE Scientific Canadian Medical Products |
Import of pass-through refrigerators for medical use, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Platelet refrigerators | Helmer Scientific | Tekniscience Inc. ESBE Scientific Canadian Medical Products |
Import of refrigerated platelet storage system for medical use, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2022 |
| HaemoBank (specialized blood bank refrigerator) | Helmer Scientific | Haemonetics Canada Ltd. | Import of Haemobank refrigerators for medical use, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2022 |
| HaemoBank (specialized blood bank refrigerator) | Helmer Scientific | Haemonetics Canada Ltd. | Import of Haemobank refrigerators for medical use, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Medical freezers | Helmer Scientific | Tekniscience Inc. ESBE Scientific Canadian Medical Products |
Import of medical freezers for low-temperature storage containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2021 |
| Stockyards, chemistry analyzers, centrifuges | Beckman Coulter | Beckman Coulter Canada LP | Import of medium temperature medical refrigeration equipment containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 1 430 or approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Stockyards, chemistry analyzers | Beckman Coulter | Beckman Coulter Canada LP | Import of medium temperature medical refrigeration equipment containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Medical blast freezers | Thermo Scientific | Fisher Scientific | Import of low temperature medical refrigeration equipment containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Medical blast freezers | Thermo Scientific | Fisher Scientific | Import of low temperature medical refrigeration equipment containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Hoshizaki America Inc. | Permul Ltd Refrigerative Supply Ltd Fisher Scientific Company |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Scotsman Ice Systems | Food Service Solutions Inc. H&K International Fisher Scientific Company |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Ice-O-Matic | Western Refrigeration & Beverage Equipment Ltd Celco Inc |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Mile High (Under Ice-O-Matic Brand) | Simpson Wilson Ltd | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Follett Products LLC | Flanagan Agencies Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Hoshizaki America Inc. | Permul Ltd Fisher Scientific Company |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Scotsman Ice Systems | Food Service Solutions Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Ice-O-Matic | Celco Inc Simpson-Wilson Ltd. Western Refrigeration & Beverage Equipment Ltd |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. Manco Distributors Inc. RMT Distributors Ltd. |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Follett Products LLC | Simpson Wilson Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Hoshizaki America Inc. | Refrigerative Supply Limited Permul Ltd. Fisher Scientific |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Ice-O-Matic | Celco Inc. Simpson Wilson Ltd. Western Refrigeration & Beverage Equipment Ltd |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | The Scotsman Group | Food Service Solutions | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Follett Products LLC | Flanagan Agencies Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Follett Products LLC | Simpson Wilson Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. Manco Distributors Inc. |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | The Scotsman Group | Food Service Solutions | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Follett Products LLC | Flanagan Agencies Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
June 30, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is 2 088 |
August 31, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Manco Distributors Inc. Refrigerative Supply Limited |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is 2 088 or approximately 3 3922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | The Scotsman Group | Food Service Solutions | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
June 30, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | The Scotsman Group | Food Service Solutions | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Hoshizaki America | Permul Ltd | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Manco Distributors Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is 2 088 or approximately 3 3922 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Ice-O-Matic | Celco Inc. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
March 31, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers (stand-alone) | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 2 088 or approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers (stand-alone) | Ice-O-Matic | Western Refrigeration & Beverage Equipment Ltd. Celco Inc. Simpson Wilson Ltd. |
Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Automatic commercial ice makers (remote) | Manitowoc Ice | Diamond Ice Systems Ltd. | Import of automatic commercial ice makers containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of HFC refrigerant blend is approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Medical-grade refrigeration equipment for COVID-19 (refrigerators, freezers, speedvac, environmental chambers, shakers) | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Fisher Scientific Company VWR International |
Import of specialized medical-grade refrigeration equipment for COVID-19, containing an HFC used as refrigerant Global warming potentials of the refrigerants are between 1 430 and approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2020 |
| Medical-grade refrigeration equipment for COVID-19 (refrigerators, freezers, speedvac, environmental chambers, shakers) | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Import of specialized medical-grade refrigeration equipment for COVID-19, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potentials of the refrigerants are between 1 430 and approximately 3 922 |
June 30, 2021 |
| Medical-Grade Refrigeration Equipment for COVID-19 (Refrigerators, freezers, speedvac, environmental chambers, shakers) | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Import of specialized medical-grade refrigeration equipment for COVID-19, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potentials of the refrigerants are between 1 430 and approximately 3 922 |
December 31, 2021 |
| Biomedical refrigerators | PHC Corporation | ESBE Scientific Industries Inc. | Import of biomedical refrigerators for medical use, containing an HFC used as a refrigerant Global warming potential of the refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2020 |
| Platelet Incubators | Helmer Scientific | TekniScience Inc. ESBE Scientific |
Import of specialized medical refrigeration equipment containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Air source heat pump (chiller) | Aermec S.p.A. | Aermec Canada Corp. | Import of air source heat pumps (chillers) containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 2 088 |
June 30, 2025 |
| Low-temperature refrigeration system (standalone) | Thermo Scientific | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of low-temperature refrigeration system for medical or laboratory use containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 3 922 |
March 31, 2025 |
| Low-temperature refrigeration system (standalone) | Lauda Brinkmann | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of low-temperature refrigeration system for medical or laboratory use containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Engineered Air | Engineered Air | Manufacture of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 2 088 |
June 30, 2025 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Fisher Scientific Company Angstrom Engineering Inc. |
Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are between 1 397 and 14 800 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Trane Technologies | Trane Canada ULC | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
June 30, 2025 |
| Chillers | SMC | SMC Automation Canada Ltd. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are 2 088 and approximately 3 922 |
August 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Dimplex Thermal Solutions | MC Machinery Systems Canada Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 774 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Chillers | Temperature Corporation | Temperature Corporation | Manufacture of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 386 or 1 396 |
November 30, 2025 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Dark Knight Financial Consultants Inc. ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas Ltd |
Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 2 140 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Zeton Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are between 1 397 and 2 140 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Canadian Light Source Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 397 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Heidolph Scientific Products GmbH | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chiller | Huber | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of a chiller containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 1 396 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Geneq Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is between 1 396 and 14 800 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chillers | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Daikin Industries Kouwakogvo Dimplex Thermal Solutions |
MC Machinery Systems Canada Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is between 1 430 and 2 088 |
May 31, 2027 |
| Chillers | Heidolph | Fisher Scientific Company | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
March 31, 2026 |
| Chillers | Lauda Brinkmann | Angstrom Engineering Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are between 1 396 and 2 139 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Chillers | Julabo | JML Sciences Inc. | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are between 1 396 and 14 800 |
December 31, 2026 |
| Low-temperature refrigeration system (stand-alone) | Lauda Brinkmann | Angstrom Engineering Inc. Geneq Inc. |
Import of low-temperature refrigeration systems containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 3 922 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Refrigerated compressed air dryer | SMC | SMC Automation Canada Inc. | Import of refrigerated compressed air dryers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are between 1 430 and 2 088 |
June 30, 2025 |
| Heater-cooler for medical use | LivaNova | LivaNova Canada Inc. | Import of heater-cooler for medical use containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerant is 1 430 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Chiller for medical use | Dimplex Thermal Solutions | GE Healthcare Technologies Canada | Import of chillers containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants are 1 430 or 1 774 |
December 31, 2025 |
| Drinking water fountains and coolers | Halsey-Taylor Elkay |
Can-Aqua International Ltée Ancamna Sales Ltd Icon Agency Ltd |
Import of refrigeration systems containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Drinking water fountains | Haws | North American Brands Inc. | Import of refrigeration systems containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Water Coolers/ dispensers | WellSys | Sani-Fontaines Inc. | Import of refrigeration systems containing an HFC as a refrigerant Global warming potential of refrigerants is 1 430 |
December 31, 2027 |
This list is up-to-date as of June 29, 2026.