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The partnership between UL and AQS was created to respond to manufacturers who must comply with a new regulation adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that limits ozone emissions from indoor-air-cleaning devices sold in California.
In 2006, the American Lung Association of California, Consumers Union and the appliance industry sought to limit ozone emissions from indoor-air cleaners, such as intentional ozone generators, ionizers and electrostatic air-cleaning devices, being sold in California. UL, in coordination with interested stakeholders, refined the UL 867 test method for ozone to assure its accuracy and repeatability. To demonstrate compliance with the CARB regulation that is expected to become effective in October 2008, manufacturers must have their products tested to the improved edition of UL 867 and certified by California within 24 months of the effective date--essentially by October 2010. While CARB is finalizing its regulation, any testing done today at UL can be used to demonstrate compliance with the upcoming deadline.
"We have seen too many businesses misleading consumers on the safety and efficiency of their indoor air cleaners," said Mary Nichols, chairman of CARB. "These highly reputable organizations will help cut through all of the marketing noise by assuring that all air cleaners sold in California do not emit unhealthy levels of ozone, the main component of smog, and that they are safe for Californians to use."
Approximately 60 to 80 consumer appliance manufacturers of indoor-air products are expected to be affected by the new CARB regulation.
About Air Quality Sciences
Air Quality Sciences is a fully integrated indoor-air-quality company that provides solutions to create healthy indoor environments and avoid potentially dangerous indoor pollution. As the only indoor-air-quality firm with laboratories that are ISO 9001:2000 registered and ISO 17025 accredited, AQS sets the standard for effective diagnoses and reliable solutions. For more information, visit www.aqs.com.