Asthma and Allergy Friendly
Encyclopedia
Asthma & Allergy Friendly is a registered certification mark
operated by Allergy Standards Limited http://www.allergystandards.com/ in association with not-for-profit asthma
and/or allergy
organizations, labeling products which have been put through and have passed standardised testing.
triggers and/or allergens has been recognised by many clinicians and researchers as being an integral part of an asthma management plan. Although there has been some discussion as to whether dust mite avoidance measures will result in a clinically relevant outcome the resulting debate has given rise to a recommendation by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that an asthma management plan should include avoidance of as many allergens as possible to which the individual is sensitive. This report and others also assert that no single specific measure is sufficient to reduce allergens: An allergen reduction plan, which encompasses a variety of approaches is necessary to address management of asthma symptoms.
), in Canada (in association with the Asthma Society of Canada
) and the United Kingdom (in association with Asthma UK). Areas of testing for textile
related products include looking for the presence of allergenic dyes and sensitizing chemicals, capacity for allergen retention and withstanding eradication techniques. Product areas that have been certified include stuffed toys, bedding products, air cleaners, vacuum cleaners, floooring and washing machines.
Certification mark
A certification mark on a commercial product indicates five things:* The existence of a legal follow-up or product certification agreement between the manufacturer of a product and an organization with national accreditation for both testing and certification,* Legal evidence that the product was...
operated by Allergy Standards Limited http://www.allergystandards.com/ in association with not-for-profit asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
and/or allergy
Allergy
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid...
organizations, labeling products which have been put through and have passed standardised testing.
Background
The avoidance of asthmaAsthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
triggers and/or allergens has been recognised by many clinicians and researchers as being an integral part of an asthma management plan. Although there has been some discussion as to whether dust mite avoidance measures will result in a clinically relevant outcome the resulting debate has given rise to a recommendation by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that an asthma management plan should include avoidance of as many allergens as possible to which the individual is sensitive. This report and others also assert that no single specific measure is sufficient to reduce allergens: An allergen reduction plan, which encompasses a variety of approaches is necessary to address management of asthma symptoms.
Asthma & Allergy Friendly
Asthma & Allergy Friendly is a registered certification mark operated by Allergy Standards Limited in association with not-for-profit asthma and/or allergy organizations in the country of operation. Products are subjected to standardised testing and if they pass, are deemed Asthma & Allergy Friendly. The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program has been implemented in a number of countries, such as in the United States (in association with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaAsthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases...
), in Canada (in association with the Asthma Society of Canada
Asthma Society of Canada
The Asthma Society of Canada is a non profit charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and health for people living with asthma and associated allergies through education and research. The vision of the ASC is to empower every child and adult with asthma in Canada to live an active and...
) and the United Kingdom (in association with Asthma UK). Areas of testing for textile
Textile
A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands...
related products include looking for the presence of allergenic dyes and sensitizing chemicals, capacity for allergen retention and withstanding eradication techniques. Product areas that have been certified include stuffed toys, bedding products, air cleaners, vacuum cleaners, floooring and washing machines.
External links
- asthmaandallergyfriendly.com
- asthmaandallergyfriendly.ca
- asthmaandallergyfriendly.co.uk
- Allergystandards.com