Veljavna zakonodaja
EU regulations
The 2008/50/ES Directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
The main EU directive, which sets limit values for pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, NO₂, O₃, CO, SO₂, benzene etc.
It defines monitoring methods, reporting requirements and Member States’ obligations regarding measures.
The (EU) 2024/2881 Directive (the new directive accepted in 2024)
The updated legislation on air quality – sets even stricter limit values and stringent requirements for monitoring and public notification.
It includes requirements for action at the local community level.
The 2004/107/ES Directive
Supplements the 2008/50/ES Directive – especially for some dangerous pollutants (e.g., arsenic, cadmium, nickel, benzo(a)pyrene).
Regulations of the Republic of Slovenia
Environmental Protection Act (ZVO-2)
The basic law that sets forth the objectives, measures, and responsibilities regarding environmental protection, including air quality.
Regulation on the Assessment of Outdoor Air Quality
(Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 09/11 and amendments)
Specifies monitoring methods, measurement frequency, reporting, and the classification of areas based on air quality.
Regulation on Limit, Alert and Critical Values for Air Emissions
(Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 24/13 and amendments)
Contains specific numerical limit values for individual pollutants.
The SIST ISO 1996-2:2017 Standard
Specifies methods for monitoring and assessing environmental noise, including guidelines for selecting monitoring locations, monitoring times, and data processing methods to ensure the comparability and reliability of results.
Other subordinate legislation
For example, regulations on air quality improvement plans, municipal action programs, etc.
International regulations
WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (2021)
The World Health Organization regularly updates its recommended limit values, which are often stricter than EU regulations – serving as a benchmark for long-term goals.
Unfortunately, feeling doesn't count!
Science and measurements tell us what kind of air we breathe.