Vacuum Cleaners Accessories that are certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® are tested to the ASP-03:01/103 Addendum 1 Certification Standard.
The Certification Standard utilizes an algorithm of proprietary and recognized scientific techniques to assess Vacuum Cleaners Accessories for their ability to reduce allergenic and irritant materials, both when new and after extended use. Submitted Vacuum Cleaner Accessories that pass certification testing are granted a certificate stating that the particular Vacuum Cleaner Accessory meets the requirements for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® ASP-03:01/103 Addendum 1 Certification Standard.
Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL) subjects the Vacuum Cleaner Accessory to allergen and particle count-based performance testing to ensure that the Vacuum Cleaner Accessory, when used in conjunction with a certified vacuum cleaner, reduces total allergen burden, while minimising any increase in airborne allergen levels.
The Principles for Certification of Vacuum Cleaners Accessories include:
- Evaluation of capability to remove allergen-containing test dust from carpets
- Evaluation of airborne allergen levels during vacuuming
- The only accessories that may be tested according to Addendum 1 are those intended for use with a certified vacuum cleaner (and which are recommended for use with this vacuum cleaner)
- Certified accessories only maintain their certification status when used with the appropriate certified vacuum cleaner.
All certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Vacuum Cleaners Accessories carry a unique certification code.
