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Nickel-Free Electric Kettle awarded the ECARF Seal of Quality

Friday, 21. September 2007     Category: ECARF Quality Seal, Non-Food

The European Foundation for Allergy Research ECARF has awarded Elta GmbH’s nickel-free electric kettle WK 124 the Seal of Quality for products and services suitable for allergy sufferers.

Lactose intolerance in the Chinese population

Friday, 03. August 2007     Category: ECARF News

An overwhelming proportion of the Chinese population is lactose intolerant. The prevalence of lactose intolerance in Asia and also in Africa is estimated to be between 80-100%, whereas the prevalence of the condition in Northern Europe is...

Air Purifier for Allergic Persons receives ECARF Seal of Quality

Wednesday, 11. July 2007     Category: ECARF Quality Seal, Non-Food

The European Foundation for Allergy Research ECARF has distinguished the air purifier TURMIX AX 500, made by DKB Household AG, with the ECARF Seal of Quality. The machine is equipped with a HEPA filter. It removes the smallest particles...

"Sun allergy" – dangerous, but treatable

Thursday, 28. June 2007     Category: ECARF News

Summer time – the best time of year? Not for people suffering from a so-called "sun allergy". "Sun allergy" (not a medical term) refers to a group of itchy and painful skin inflammations resulting from those sought-after rays.

ECARF-certified Swiffer ranked Number 1

Monday, 18. June 2007     Category: ECARF News, ECARF Quality Seal, Non-Food

The Swiffer anti-allergen duster has been ranked the best duster by the German magazine Stiftung Warentest.

SWIFFER Duster Anti-Allergen (Procter & Gamble)

Friday, 15. June 2007     Category: ECARF Quality Seal, Non-Food

To avoid indoor allergies your environment should be reduced of dust mites as far as possible. The first step is to lower allergenic exposure. Therefore, the thorough cleaning if all rooms is inevitable. In order not to disperse dust and...

Praxisbuch Lebensmittelallergie: Practical solutions to food allergy problems

Monday, 04. June 2007     Category: ECARF News

The safest path to correct diagnosis and optimal treatment of food allergy and intolerance.

by Anja Costien, Dr. Imke Reese und Christiane Schäfer

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