Category:IAQ Policy and Guidelines

The IAQ Policy and Guidelines category bridges scientific empirical research with European policy-making and statutory regulation. Historically, European air quality directives have concentrated heavily on ambient outdoor air, leaving indoor environments largely unregulated despite documented health burdens.

Supporting EDIAQI Pillar 4 and Work Package 6 (Task 6.1 & Task 6.3), this section consolidates international guideline values, analyzes legislative disparities among EU Member States, and delivers evidence to support the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan (ZPAP) under the European Green Deal.

Strategic Documents & Areas

• International Guidelines: World Health Organization (WHO) indoor and ambient air quality guidelines, recommended exposure limits, and target thresholds.
• EU Building Directives: Integration of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) requirements into the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Renovation Wave strategy.
• National IAQ Frameworks: Comparative review of mandatory standards and guidelines for schools, kindergartens, and public buildings across Member States.
• EDIAQI Clean Air Act 2050 Roadmap: The strategic policy roadmap (Deliverable D6.3) co-created by the consortium to mainstream IAQ governance into long-term European policy frameworks.