M/561 AMD 1 - Ozone precursors
Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2019) 4281 final on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation as regards methods for the measurement of volatile organic compounds that are ozone precursor substances in ambient air in support of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
This mandate amends the previous Implementing Decision C(2019) 4281 final, revising the standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). It focuses on developing and updating methods for measuring volatile organic compounds, recognized as ozone precursor substances, in ambient air. The standardisation efforts support compliance with Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and Council, which addresses ambient air quality. The amendment has been reviewed and resolved by the CEN/BT under reference C082/2025.
Purpose
This mandate amendment concerns the standardisation of measurement methods for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that act as ozone precursor substances in ambient air. It supports Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air quality and aims to ensure harmonised, reliable methods across the EU for assessing ozone pollution precursors.
Standardisation request
The European Commission has requested the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) to update or develop standards specifying methods to measure VOCs that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone. These standards are intended to facilitate consistent data collection and reporting in line with the requirements of Directive 2008/50/EC.
Expected deliverables
CEN is expected to produce or amend standardized measurement methods for ambient air VOCs that are ozone precursors. These deliverables will provide reference methods or technical specifications to be used by member states for compliance monitoring and air quality management.
Context
This initiative amends a previous implementing decision (C(2019) 4281 final) regarding the same standardisation area. It addresses the need for updated or refined standards reflecting scientific and technical progress in VOC measurement. This mandate contributes to EU-wide efforts to reduce ozone pollution and protect public health and the environment.
This mandate covers standardisation work on methods for measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are ozone precursor substances in ambient air. The focus is on supporting Directive 2008/50/EC related to air quality, specifically targeting accurate and harmonised measurement techniques for VOCs contributing to ozone formation in the environment.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/561 AMD 1 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2019) 4281 final on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation as regards methods for the measurement of volatile organic compounds that are ozone precursor substances in ambient air in support of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council". Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2019) 4281 final on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation as regards methods for the measurement of volatile organic compounds that are ozone precursor substances in ambient air in support of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
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