In General: the ECARF Quality Seal

Allergies are increasing dramatically in all industrialised countries, with roughly 30% of the European population currently afflicted. Experts believe that the figure will reach one in two by 2010. Nevertheless there is a tendency to minimise the importance of allergies in public discourse and in the health care system.

The ECARF Seal of Approval aims at the certification of products and services that are specially adapted for persons suffering from allergies.

The seal is awarded to those products and services that have proven to increase the quality of daily life of allergic patients.

In general, the seal can be awarded to all products like, e.g. food, cosmetics, washing and cleaning agents, as well as services like hotels and catering provided that the manufacturer or service provider fulfils the specific quality requirements guaranteeing a better quality of life for allergics.

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ECARF Quality Seal

The ECARF Quality Seal is awarded to allergy-friendly products and services.  Find out here which products have been awarded the ECARF Quality Seal, and how companies can apply for the seal. Read more.

Allergy Facts and Figures

What are allergies?  How are they treated?  Find the answers to these and other questions in the section
"About Allergies".

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ECARF depends on the engagement and support of its employees and sponsors.  Help us to improve the quality of life for people with allergies!

ECARF - Network

GARD Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Institut für Produktqualität
Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
Allergic Rhinitis and it's Impact on Asthma
Urticaria Network e.V. Informationsportal für Urtikaria-Betroffene

ECARF - Sponsors

STERN Ratgeber Allergie
Henkel