We took care of CFC’s a long time ago and replaced them with HFC’s.
This new ban is to ban the cheap replacements for.Freon namely R134a that you can get ay Wal-Mart for $5 lb. The replacement is patented and cost $70lb and is also toxic and slightly flammable and.most importantly not compatible with existing equipment so every AC and refrigerator that is using R134a is instantly obsolete. Now you know why industry is behind it they will get a windfall as every current unit is marked for obsolescence well before it’s designed life.