IUG Allergy-Friendly is a German product seal from the Institut für Umwelt und Gesundheit, meaning Institute for Environment and Health.
For interior wall paints and coatings, the IUG “Allergiker-geeignet” seal is used for products that meet IUG criteria for suitability for allergy sufferers in indoor spaces.
How IUG is Assessed
IUG assessment criteria look at environmental and allergological factors. For interior wall paints, the IUG criteria include checks on:-
- Allergy suitability - to meet IUG criteria around suitability for use by allergy sufferers indoors.
- VOC emissions - test chamber limits for total VOC emissions and individual VOC groups.
- Formaldehyde - limits are set on formaldehyde content and emissions.
- Problem substances - The criteria restrict or exclude substances such as formaldehyde releasers, halogenated isothiazolinones, organotin compounds, certain heavy metals and allergenic disperse dyes.
- Odour - Odour assessment is included in the criteria.
- Ongoing control - IUG criteria requires independent checks, using IUG or accredited laboratories, with at least annual monitoring.
What IUG Means for Paint Customers
The product has been assessed against allergy focused indoor criteria, including emissions, odour, formaldehyde and substances that may be more problematic for users with chemical sensitivities, allergies, and asthma.
Our Products With IUG Allergy-Friendly Certification
Several items from our Auro Paints collection have IUG Allergy-Friendly certification:-
- Auro 321 - Free from preservatives, MIT / BIT / Thiazole free.
- Auro 331 - Highly breathable, MIT / BIT / Thiazole free.
- Auro 303 - Natural anti mould emulsion paint, MIT / BIT, Thiazole free.
- Auro 505 & 506 Grip coat primers for plasters.
- Auro 301 - Natural plasterboard primer, solvent free.
More: See our MIT / BIT / Thiazole free paint collection.
