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News and views from ASL. This is where we publish stories about events and trade shows, updates about certifications, and views from our experts.
Indoor Air VOCs, asthma and allergy, and the effect of air cleaners
Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are molecules containing carbon which are predominantly in the gaseous state at room temperature.This article will present the possible sources of indoor VOCs, how VOCs impact on people with asthma and allergy and discuss the ability of air cleaners to reduce VOCs in the indoor environment.
10 Questions to ask your Home Appliances Buyer
Consumers need a recognisable, trustworthy mark to help them identify the truly beneficial products. This is where asthma & allergy friendly® comes in: a certification that focuses solely on a product’s impact on human health.
AAFA Publishes COVID-19 and Asthma Toolkit for Schools
The COVID-19 and Asthma Toolkit for Schools is a comprehensive document covering all things related to asthma, from asthma management and prevention to its relation to COVID-19. By using this toolkit, schools will not only be creating a more asthma friendly environment but also will be helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The resource is a supplement to the current district, state and federal reopening guidelines and isn’t intended to replace those guidelines
Certification
Get your product independently certified by Allergy Standards (ASL) to provide clarity and confidence for your customers.
We created the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program to scientifically test and identify consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies. When consumers see the distinctive mark on a product, they know they are buying an asthma & allergy friendly® product.
Services
ASL also provide a series of consulting advisory services, education and go-to-market assistance.
These services can be customised to suit your needs and can be started at various stages of your product or service innovation journey.
Join Our Lab Network
Our partner laboratories conduct testing on behalf of our certification programs across a range of categories.
Our lab network has expertise in testing fabrics, chemicals, building products, finishes, vacuum cleaners, air cleaning devices, paint, flooring or immunoassay, and it’s continually growing. Find out how your lab can become an ASL partner.
Certification Standards
The Science Behind the Certification
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is not just another unsubstantiated claim or stamp. Products bearing our certification mark have undergone stringent testing to a series of standards developed by our team of medical and healthcare experts. The number of Certification Standards continues to grow in order to encompass a wide range of products, supporting our commitment to the overall concept of allergen avoidance for people with asthma and allergies.
