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About the Certification Program

Nearly one in four Canadians are affected by asthma and allergies. For these Canadians, being able to find products that help create a healthier home environment is important. 

The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program is administered by Asthma Canada in partnership with the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). It is an independent certification program created to identify, scientifically test and certify consumer products that provide a more suitable environment for people with asthma and allergies.

How to find asthma & allergy friendly™ Certified Products

Only products that meet the highest standards are certified with the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark. Visit the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program website to browse the complete list of certified products, including: 

Look for this Mark!

Program Fast Facts

  • An independent medical panel reviews and approves the testing standards that each product must meet to be certified. 
  • Minimizing exposure to asthma and allergy triggers is called “environmental control” and is one of the cornerstones of modern care guidelines. 
  • The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification standards support the overall concept of an allergen avoidance plan for people with asthma and allergies.

Program Certification

Asthma Canada works with the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited, which tests and certifies asthma & allergy friendly™ products. You can learn more about the certification process here.

About Allergy Standards Limited

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) is a physician-led global certification company that prepares independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their suitability for asthma and allergy patients. ASL’s management team possess specialist skills in a variety of medical fields including asthma and other allergic diseases.

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