In order for food and beverages to be certified, at least one allergy-inducing ingredient (e.g. gluten or lactose) must be demonstrably removed using suitable processes so that a certain limit value is not exceeded. The organisation must also have an appropriate allergen management system in place. Under certain conditions, food and beverages that do not naturally contain the allergy-inducing substance can also be certified.
The detailed criteria for food certification can be found here.
In order for cosmetics to be certified, they must contain the 26 potentially allergenic substances in only very limited quantities. The Allergy Seal of Quality bans them at concentrations that are 10 times lower than specified by Swiss law. In addition to the basic requirements listed above, the claims "without perfume/without fragrances" and "without dyes" are also tested if they are advertised or used on the packaging.
The detailed criteria for the certification of cosmetics and a list of ingredients that are permitted only to a limited extent can be found here.
In order for technical products to be certified, allergens must be kept away from allergy sufferers in accordance with a specified percentage through removal (vacuum, washing), filtration (filtration), or retention (barrier). However, certified vacuum cleaners do not necessarily have to be equipped with a dust collection bag.
You can find the criteria for the certification of technical products here.
Depending on the desired claim (e.g. for sensitive skin), the applicable requirements regarding chemical and mechanical irritation of the skin must be observed. Requirements for latex and latex substitutes, silk, and textile floor coverings are also regulated.
The detailed criteria for the certification of textile products can be found here.
In order for mite protection covers (encasings) to be certified, allergens must be kept away from allergy sufferers to a specified percentage degree by retaining the allergens (barrier).
The detailed criteria for the certification of encasings can be found here.
In order for hygiene articles to be certified, they may contain the 26 potentially allergenic compounds, azo and disperse dyes, formaldehyde, nickel and chromium (VI) only in very limited quantities.
In addition to the above-mentioned basic requirements, the claims "without perfume / without fragrances", "without dyes" and "without latex" are tested if these claims are advertised or used on the packaging.
The detailed criteria for the certification of hygiene products and a list of ingredients that are permitted only to a limited extent can be found here.
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