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PM2.5 (10 μg/m3 annual mean 25 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
PM10 (20 μg/m3 annual mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
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PM10 (50 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
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Ozone (100 μg/m3 8-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
NO2 (40 μg/m3 annual mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
NO2 (200 μg/m3 1-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
SO2 (20 μg/m3 24-hour mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
SO2 (500 μg/m3 10-minute mean)
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
- Compliant with WHO guideline
- Weaker than WHO guideline
Newly acknowledged pollutants
The WHO Air quality guidelines are a set of evidence-based recommendations of limit values for specific air pollutants developed to help countries achieve air quality that protects public health. The first release of the guidelines was in 1987. Since then, several updated versions have appeared. This toolkit currently assesses countries against the 2005 guideline values (see here). The guidelines were updated more recently in 2021 (see here) and the legislation and policies presented in this toolkit will in the future be reassessed against these updated values.
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Regulation

| 2002 |

Chile

Decreto Nº 114 - Norma de calidad primaria de aire para dióxido de nitrógeno (NO2).

El presente Decreto contiene la norma de calidad ambiental relativa a la protección de la salud de la población con respecto a los efectos agudos y crónicos generados por la exposición a niveles de concentración de dióxido de nitrógeno en el aire. La medición de la concentración de dióxido de nitrógeno ene el aire deberá realizarse de acuerdo con uno de los métodos indicados en el artículo 8º.

Keywords

Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen monoxide, Carbon monoxide

Regulation

| 2002 |

Chile

Decreto Nº 112 - Norma de calidad primaria de aire para ozono (O3).

El presente Decreto establece la norma de calidad ambiental cuyo objetivo consiste en proteger la salud de la población de todos aquellos efectos agudos que deriven de la exposición a niveles de concentración de ozono en el aire. El Decreto está compuesto por los siguientes títulos: (I) Disposiciones generales y definiciones; (II) Nivel de norma de calidad primaria para ozono en aire; (III)...

Keywords

Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen monoxide

Regulation

| 2001 |

Kuwait

Decision No. 210/2001 pertaining to the Executive By-Law of the Law of Environment Public Authority.

This Resolution consisting of 89 articles divided in X Chapters aims at defining the obligations and requirements to be followed to maintain the internal and external environment free from pollution. Chapter I deals with the studies of environmental impact aiming at confining the negative impacts during the various stages of the project. It states that concerned authorities are entitled to grant...

Keywords

Masks, Permitting, Workers, Industrial sources, Concentration-based standards, Concentrations, Filters, Pollutants, Zoning, Ambient air, Environmental impact assessments, Legislation, Air pollution, Air quality monitoring, Burning, Ammonia, Monitoring stations, Air quality, Benzene, Carbon monoxide, Compliance, Ozone, Public health

Regulation

| 2000 |

Cambodia

Anukret No. 42/ANK/BK on The Control of Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance.

This Sub-Decree includes the following Chapters:I, General Provisions; II, Provisions on Emission of Air Pollutants and Noise; III, Application for Authorization; IV, Pollution Source Monitoring; V, Monitoring of Air Quality; VI, Inspection Procedure; VII, Penalty; VIII,Final provisions; Annex 1,Ambient Air Quality Standard; Annex II, Maximum Allowable Concentration of Hazardous Substance in...

Keywords

Air pollution, Air quality monitoring, Pollutants, Concentrations, Ambient air, Inspection, Air quality, Monitoring stations, Air quality standards, Benzene, Mobile point sources, Point source controls, Zoning, Industrial sources, Permitting, Public health, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, Ammonia, Nitrogen oxides, Concentration-based standards, Ambient air quality standards, Legislation, Sulphur trioxide, Zones

Regulation

| 1999 |

Bahrain

Resolution No. 10 of 1999 on environmental standards (air and water).

The aim of this Resolution is the protection of environment. The present Resolution is composed of 7 Chapters, 2 Annexes and 5 Tables. Chapter 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 2 specifies the objectives and scope of environmental standards. Chapter 3 defines requirements and conditions for air and water standards. Chapter 4 deals with air quality standards. Chapters 5 and 6 lay down...

Regulation

| 1996 |

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Decreto Nº 638 - Normas sobre calidad del aire y control de la contaminación atmosférica.

El presente Decreto tiene por objeto establecer las normas para el mejoramiento de la calidad del aire y la prevención y control de la contaminación atmosférica producida por fuentes fijas y móviles capaces de generar emisiones gaseosas y partículas. Se establece la clasificación de zonas de acuerdo con los rangos de concentraciones de Partículas Totales Suspendidas (PTS), calculadas en base a...

Keywords

Nitrogen monoxide

Regulation

| 1995 |

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Decreto Supremo Nº 24.176 - Reglamentación de la Ley del Medio Ambiente. Reglamento en materia de contaminación atmosférica.

Las presentes disposiciones reglamentan la Ley del Medio Ambiente Nº 1.333 de 1992 en lo referente a la prevención y control de la contaminación atmosférica, dentro del marco del desarrollo sostenible. Se reconoce el derecho de toda persona a disfrutar de un ambiente sano y agradable en el desarrollo y ejercicio de sus actividades, por lo que el Estado y la sociedad tienen el deber de mantener y...

Keywords

Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, PM10

Regulation

| 1995 |

Egypt

Decree No. 338 of 1995 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Environment Law No. 4 of 1994.

The Implementing Regulation is composed of 65 articles divided in IV Sections and 10 Annexes. The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) is the main authority and its Chairman is the competent Minister for Environmental Affairs. The EEAA's Board of Directors is the supreme authority in charge of the EEAA and sets its general policy, in particular (i) approves the National Plans for...

Keywords

Legislation, Permitting, Concentration-based standards, Zoning, Pollutants, Concentrations, Burning, Air quality monitoring, Industrial sources, Air pollution, Monitoring stations, Workers, Nitrogen monoxide, Environmental impact assessments, Public health, Zones, Carbon monoxide, Compliance, Enforcement, Benzene, Fuel burning, Inspection, Sulphur dioxide, Ammonia

Regulation

| 1994 |

Mexico

NOM-021-SSA1-1993. DOF, NORMA Oficial Mexicana NOM-021-SSA1-1993, Salud ambiental. Criterio para evaluar la calidad del aire ambiente con respecto al monóxido de carbono (CO).

Keywords

Carbon monoxide, Air Quality Guidelines, World Health Organization, Air pollution

Regulation

| 1994 |

Mexico

NOM-023-SSA1-1993. DOF, NORMA Oficial Mexicana NOM-023-SSA1-1993, Salud ambiental. Criterio para evaluar la calidad del aire ambiente con respecto al bióxido de nitrógeno (NO2).

Keywords

Nitrogen dioxide, Air quality, Air Quality Guidelines, World Health Organization, Ambient air quality standards, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Air pollution

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