The buyer must be certified by the EPA. - The buyer must show proof of certification before paying and before the item can be shipped Non-EPA approved refrigerants aren't allowed on j&j due to health and safety reasons. The Federal Clean Air Act restricts the sale and use of CFC and HCFC refrigerants to technicians certified by an EPA-approved testing organization. THIS PRODUCT IS SHIPPED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HAZMAT REGULATIONS. THIS MEANS YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE CORRECTLY HANDLED BY THE CARRIER.