A system that provides for the transfer of halogenated agents between fire extinguishers, supply containers, and recharge and recovery containers so that none of the halogenated agent escapes to the atmosphere. Closed recovery systems for halogenated agents with an ozone depleting potential (ODP) of 0.2 or greater shall be listed for use with that agent. The system’s supply or recharge and recovery container shall be capable of maintaining the agent in a sealed environment until it is reused or returned to the agent manufacturer.