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Indoor air hygiene

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Indoor air hygiene Product testing – Suitable allergy products ensure better indoor air hygiene

Allergens, germs and dust can trigger health complaints. Consumer awareness is therefore strongly influenced by the constant increase in allergies and influences their purchasing decisions for products that play a role in a healthy indoor environment. TÜV NORD tests and certifies materials and appliances with regard to their indoor air hygiene and suitability for allergy sufferers.

Tested products that meet our strict requirements can use our test mark to document their high indoor air hygiene standards under defined conditions.

Our expertise guarantees the acceptance of the labelled product by the consumer. Our tests are based on the recognised rules of technology and the relevant medical-allergological procedures and assessment criteria.

Air purifiers: fewer allergens, germs, and dust thanks to tested devices and materials

Our test centre for indoor air hygiene tests both appliances and materials of all kinds. For household appliances such as hoovers or room air purifiers, the focus is on performance characteristics such as the retention of allergens, germs and dust.We test bedding, such as mattress covers, in particular for the retention of moulds and mites, while the allergenic potential of building and decorative materials for indoor use (e.g. plaster,wallpaper, wall paints or carpets) is determined, among other things. We carry out all allergological tests not only on the end product, but also on all individual substances used.

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Devices and materials relevant to indoor air

TÜV NORD tests and certifies devices and materials that can influence the quality of indoor air. These include, among others

  • Interior plasters
  • Wallpaper paste
  • Woodchip, non-woven woodchip and glass fibre wall coverings
  • Interior paints
  • carpets
  • Hoovers and hoover bags
  • Room air cleaners
  • Dirt-absorbing cleaning compounds
  • Foam mattresses
  • Mattress, pillow and duvet encasings (duvet covers and bed linen)
  • Pollen filters

Fine dust reduction

We also test and certify products that contribute to the reduction of fine dust indoors, e.g:

  • Laser printer exhaust filters
  • Document shredders with fine dust filters

Would you like to learn more about indoor air hygiene? Get in touch.

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