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Certified Asthma and Allergy FriendlyMeans Healthier IndoorAir for Everyone THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SCIENTIFICALLY TESTS AND IDENTIFIES CONSUMER PRODUCTS THAT ARE MORE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES.
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f the global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that good air quality, especially good indoor air quality, is paramount. In fact, a recent report in The Lancet predicted that climate change events like wild - fires, rising pollen, ill health due to rising humidity, and the presence of harmful particulate matter in our air will pose an even greater threat to human life than the coronavirus has. So, it is time for all of us, not just those impacted by asthma, to assess our environment and improve our indoor air quality. I
KEY SOURCES OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION The sources of indoor air pollution are numerous. Here are a few of them:
• Dust and particles
• Polluted air from outside
• Pests and domestic animals
• Cleaning products
• Insulation and building materials
• Bedding, plush toys, soft furnishings
Asthma and allergy friendly® Certification Program Developed by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), the asthma & allergy friendly® certification program was created to scientifically test and identify consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies.
• Paint and paint strippers
• Air fresheners and candles
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