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BRL 100 Version 3 Certification Requirement Expanded

BRL 100 3.0: Certification requirement expanded to new sub-areas

Mar 18, 2026 Certification / Audit / Process Safety

The BRL 100 assessment guideline has been updated! With the publication of version 3.0, not only have various requirements within the regulation been revised, but the scope of application has also been expanded. As a result, more activities are now subject to mandatory certification.

Expansion of the scope of application

The updated BRL 100 is fully aligned with current laws and regulations. This makes the regulation relevant for organizations that work with refrigerants, fire protection equipment, and certain mobile cooling applications.
Whereas BRL 100 previously focused primarily on work involving fluorinated greenhouse gases, the regulation has been expanded in version 3.0. The BRL now also applies to work involving natural refrigerants, such as:
  • Ammonia (NH3);
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2);
  • Hydrocarbons.
In addition, alternative fire extinguishing agents, reefer containers, refrigerated railcars, and certain mobile vehicles with refrigeration systems are now also covered by the updated assessment guideline. This means that organizations that were previously not subject to BRL 100, or were only partially subject to it, may now be required to obtain certification.
Consider organizations such as maintenance services for fire protection equipment that use fluorinated gases or similar refrigerants. Or self-employed professionals in refrigeration or HVAC services who previously only needed partial certification but now require full certification because their work falls under the expanded directive.

New sub-areas in BRL 100 version 3.0

The revised BRL 100 introduces three specific sub-areas:
  • Work on systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, or alternative substances in fire protection equipment.;
  • Work on CO2 systems;
  • Work on systems containing NH3.
Certification under BRL 100 is mandatory for organizations that carry out work in these sub-areas. It is therefore important to assess how the revised BRL 100 affects their activities, processes, and certification, so that they can comply with legal requirements.

More than just a content update

In addition to the expanded scope, BRL 100 Version 3.0 also includes significant changes to the requirements. Among other things, the following areas have been tightened:
  • The quality system;
  • Internal quality control;
  • Management responsibility.
In addition, the training requirements are now aligned with the updated BRL 200 2.0.

What does this mean for your organization?

Does your organization use systems or applications that involve fluorinated greenhouse gases, natural refrigerants, or alternative fire extinguishing agents? If so, it is advisable to check whether the updated BRL 100 applies to your operations. You may need to obtain certification or expand your scope.
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