European ‘First’ As Foundation Recognises Ford Of Europe’s Allergy-Friendly Vehicles

European ‘First’ As Foundation Recognises Ford Of Europe’s Allergy-Friendly Vehicles

Ford of Europe has become the first vehicle manufacturer to receive the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation’s (ECARF) Seal of Quality. The award is given to products that are suitable for allergy sufferers.

The Berlin-based research organisation awarded its sought-after Seal of Quality to six Ford models for their allergy-friendly interiors – the Ka, Focus (including the Coupé-Cabriolet), C-MAX, Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy.

“Ford is the first automobile manufacturer to receive our Seal of Quality,” confirmed the chair of ECARF, Professor Torsten Zuberbier.

ECARF reviewed and recognized the results of tests conducted by the TÜV Rheinland Group, an independent, authoritative German testing and assessment organisation that controls and certifies quality standards for industrial and consumer products.

In extensive stringent and scientifically-variable testing, the TÜV has certified that the interior materials used in the six Ford models reduce allergy risk to the lowest possible level. More than 100 materials and components were tested for harmful substances and allergy-causing potential. In addition, all components likely to have direct and prolonged skin contact such as the steering wheel and seat covers, floor mats and seat belts were dermatologically tested.

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