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Someone picks up refrigerant saying they represent a certified shop. Whose job is it to confirm they are authorized?

The wholesaler selling the refrigerant.

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  1. The wholesaler selling it ✔
  2. The EPA regional office
  3. No one, their word is enough

Why: EPA says it is the wholesaler's responsibility to decide whether a person claiming to represent a buyer really is an authorized representative. EPA suggests, but does not require, keeping a list of authorized representatives.

Huh, didn't know that: An employer can buy refrigerant by giving the wholesaler written evidence that it employs at least one certified technician.

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Why did the wholesaler ask for proof? He wanted the whole story, not just a part.
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Answer: The wholesaler selling it. EPA says it is the wholesaler's responsibility to decide whether a person claiming to represent a buyer really is an authorized representative. EPA suggests, but does not require, keeping a list of authorized representatives.

  1. EPA Refrigerant Sales Restriction www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
    It is the wholesaler's responsibility to determine whether persons who claim to represent a refrigerant purchaser are indeed authorized representatives.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. EPA Refrigerant Sales Restriction www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
    EPA recommends, but does not require, that wholesalers keep lists of authorized representatives
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. EPA Refrigerant Sales Restriction www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
    written evidence that he or she employs at least one properly certified technician
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  4. EPA Refrigerant Sales Restriction www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
    he or she is purchasing the refrigerant only for eventual resale to certified technicians
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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