Camfil, a Sweden-based air filtration and clean air solutions company, has welcomed the recent update to EN 16798-3, the European standard governing ventilation in non-residential buildings.
The revised standard represents a significant step forward in establishing minimum air filtration requirements across diverse building environments, marking a progressive move towards healthier indoor spaces in commercial, public, and industrial settings.
The updated EN 16798-3 now also aligns with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines, setting a new benchmark for indoor air quality management throughout Europe.
The updated EN 16798-3 is a landmark moment for indoor air quality in Europe
In light of this development, Camfil has launched a comprehensive package of resources designed to support professionals in understanding and implementing the revised requirements.
Among the new resources is a dedicated EN 16798-3 filtration tool, a user-friendly digital solution that enables building owners, managers, and specifiers to identify the appropriate filter configuration based on outdoor air quality, building purpose, and targeted indoor air cleanliness levels.
Through these newly launched tools, webinars, and resources, Camfil aims to simplify the pathway to compliance with EN 16798-3, while helping organisations achieve high-performance air quality standards that support both wellbeing and operational excellence, according to the company.
We’re particularly pleased to see the alignment with the WHO’s latest air quality guidelines
Tobias Zimmer, Senior VP of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Corporate Communications at Camfil, said: “The updated EN 16798-3 is a landmark moment for indoor air quality in Europe.
“At Camfil, we see this as more than just a technical update — it’s a call to action to protect human health and ensure building environments are safe, efficient, and future-ready.
“We’re particularly pleased to see the alignment with the WHO’s latest air quality guidelines, reinforcing our mission to deliver clean air as a human right.”