At ARE Labs, we stand at the forefront of aerosol science, offering industry-leading testing services for room air purifiers. Our advanced methodologies are meticulously crafted to assess air purifier efficiency, particularly their ability to capture and inactivate a wide range of airborne pathogens and pollutants. We are committed to ensuring that air purification devices not only meet but exceed the most stringent standards for clean air performance, aiding manufacturers and consumers in achieving superior indoor air quality and safety.
FDA 510(k) Registration: We specialize in testing for FDA 510(k) registration, qualifying air purifiers as medical devices based on their efficiency and reliability.
EPA Registration Testing: Our services extend to EPA registration testing, ensuring compliance with environmental safety and performance standards.
ASHRAE, ISO and AHAM Standards Compliance: ARE Labs conducts testing in line with ASHRAE 241 Standard 241 and ASHRAE 52.2 Standard for infectious aerosol control utilizing aerobiology test chambers for assessing bioaerosol reduction rates. Additionally ARE Labs can test your device to ISO or AHAM AC-5 and AC-1 Methodology.
Diverse Range of Air Purifiers: From traditional HEPA filtration systems to cutting-edge solutions like UV light, photocatalytic oxidation, ionizing technologies, ozone-producing, and electrostatic devices, we have the capability to effectively evaluate your unique air purifier.
Versatile Bioaerosol Chambers: Our facilities house a variety of specialized bioaerosol chambers, from smaller units for focused testing to large, room-sized chambers that simulate real-world environments. For detailed information, visit our bioaerosol chambers page.
Advanced CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Modeling: Alongside bioaerosol challenge testing, we offer CFD modeling to predict air purifier performance in various scenarios, optimizing their placement and number in complex environments like theaters or schools.
Extensive Bioaerosol Challenge Variety: Our rigorous approach includes testing with an array of microbial genera such as Staphylococcus, Escherichia, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Streptococcus, Aspergillus, and Clostridium, ensuring a thorough evaluation under diverse conditions. For more information check out our full list of microorganisms here.