About the Certification Programme

First launched in North America in 2005, the global asthma & allergy friendly^TM certification programme has expanded to the UK, where it runs in partnership between Asthma UK and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) .

Allergy Standards Limited is an independent company specialising in product certification.

Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the millions of people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma and allergies.

About Asthma UK

'Control over asthma today, freedom from asthma tomorrow.'

Asthma UK works together with people with asthma, health professionals and researchers to develop and share expertise to help people increase their understanding and reduce the effect of asthma on their lives.

Asthma UK:

• is the voice of people with asthma in the UK
• raises awareness among healthcare professionals, health services and politicians of the seriousness of asthma and influences healthcare policy for asthma
• is the source of independent advice and information on asthma for everyone
• has spent nearly £50 million to date on vital research to investigate the causes and treatments of asthma as well as trying to prevent it developing in the first place; each year, Asthma UK supports 10 -20 new research projects
• is funded by voluntary donations

Asthma UK would like to work with you. Please email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find how you can get involved, visit www.asthma.org.uk or call 0800 121 62 55.

About ASL

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) is a physician-led global certification company that prepares independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their suitability for asthma and allergy patients. ASL's management team possesses specialist skills in a variety of medical fields including asthma and other allergic diseases. For more information, visit www.allergystandards.com.

Fraser Hodgson Chief Operations Officer Fraser Hodgson is responsible for the strategic development of all International Certification Programmes (exc. North America) for Allergy Standards Limited. With a strong background in sales and marketing Fraser has previously held senior management positions for pharmaceutical companies based in both Ireland and New Zealand. After completing his Bachelor of Applied Science in 2000 from Massey University in New Zealand, Fraser has gone on to further complete Post Graduate Diploma's in Marketing and also Science. In 2008 Fraser gained a Graduate Diploma in International Selling (Distinction) from the Dublin Institute of Technology. To contact Fraser email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Andrea Richardson Programme Executive Andrea originally came from a journalism and PR background, however her post-college experience varied from time in corporate environments, different sectors of the entertainment industry to a broad range of sales roles. An extended time in London followed where she worked as a PA within the music industry, during this time she also acquired the position of Marketing Assistant. When she made the move back to Dublin she joined the ASL team, taking up a role that continues to fulfil her fondness of diversity. Andrea is responsible for coordinating the activities required to commence operations and for the day to day administration of the International Certification Programmes. To contact Andrea email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .