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WHAT IS THE asthma & allergy friendly ® CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME?
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What is the asthma & allergy friendly ® Certification Programme? The asthma & allergy friendly ® certification programme determines if consumer products are suitable for those suffering from asthma and allergies and allows consumers make informed purchasing choices that support a healthier indoor environment. Its requirements go beyond eco-friendly or sustainability criteria and is based on rigorous, objective scientific and medical data.
What type of products are already certified? A large variety of building material products are CERTIFIED such as paints, flooring and insulation. Various home appliances such as vacuum cleaners, air cleaners and washing machines are also CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly ®.
Why Get Certified? Credibility The standards are developed by medical and scientific experts and are internationally recognised. The asthma & allergy friendly ® certification process involves rigorous testing by independent, accredited laboratories. Once certified, products can display the Certification Mark, under license.
Scientific Testing Products are evaluated in specialised environmental chambers for their ability to remove allergen from the environment or be an effective barrier / deterrent to allergens such as pet dander, pollen and moulds. Chemical, physical and functional attributes of the product are also assessed.
Empowering Specifiers Over 60 % of asthma and allergy sufferers find it difficult to choose appropriate products for their homes and work spaces. The Certification Mark helps specifiers to make informed buying decisions for their customers.
Not just a Certification Allergy Standards also provide promotional and marketing support, carry out and share scientific research and inform specifiers about indoor air quality, asthma and allergies.
Access a growing market The number of people with asthma and allergies continues to increase. The future of city living is trending towards improving people’ s quality of life, with a focus on health and wellness. The Certification Mark is recognised as a wellness endorsement.
Innovation Allergy Standards are continually evolving their standards and how they deliver their services to meet evolving consumer needs; they regularly engage with consumers, certified product owners, wellness advocates, building design practitioners and industry leaders.
Counteracting false claims The asthma & allergy friendly ® Certification Programme is not just another unsubstantiated claim or stamp. Products bearing the Certification Mark have undergone stringent testing to a series of standards developed by their team of medical and healthcare experts.