This European Standard specifies a reference method for the determination of emissions from coatings into indoor air. This method is applicable to volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds and volatile aldehydes. NOTE 1 This European Standard is aimed at describing the overall procedure and makes use of existing standards mainly by normative reference complemented when necessary with additional or modified normative requirements. This European Standard applies to coatings for indoor use as listed in Clause 5. For coatings that are applied off site or coatings that are applied on site, prior to the structure being permanently weatherproof this standard is only applicable if the product type is listed in Clause 5. It is not applicable for tinting pastes that are not ready for use as coating. It is mainly aimed at determining emission data in indoor air for the purpose of voluntary labelling of products and to meet national legislation requirements. NOTE 2 Harmonized product standards for coatings falling under the CPR can refer to this standard for the intended conditions of use.