EN 779 and EN 1882 are two European standards for air filter testing, with distinct focuses. EN 779, introduced in 1993, is primarily designed for primary and secondary filters, while EN 1882, introduced in 1998, is focused on high-efficiency filters (E10 and above). The key difference lies in the filter efficiency classification and the testing procedures employed. EN 779 is more geared towards general ventilation applications, whereas EN 1882 is suited for critical applications requiring high-efficiency filtration.