Hygiene seal sticker
Independently certified

Hygiene in ventilation and air conditioning

Products in the field of ventilation and air conditioning are subject to special regulations designed to ensure that the quality of the supply air is at least sufficient to maintain healthy indoor air. Indoor air technology and air distribution products include ventilation systems and air conditioning systems. Hygiene is particularly important in systems that contribute to air exchange and thus to air quality.

VDI 6022-1 guideline: Hygiene requirements

The VDI 6022-1 guideline describes the hygiene requirements for ventilation and air conditioning systems and devices. Basically, VDI 6022-1 stipulates that the supply air quality must not be worse than the outdoor air quality.

The hygiene certificates for Wildeboer products confirm compliance with various regulations on hygiene in ventilation and air conditioning, with VDI 6022-1 serving as a benchmark. The issuance of these certificates regarding conformity with VDI 6022-1 and other hygiene guidelines, as well as the performance of the tests, is the responsibility of the independent Hygiene Institute of the Ruhr Area, based in Gelsenkirchen.

The quality of our ventilation and air conditioning products

By meeting the requirements of VDI 6022-1, our products are suitable for installation in office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, and all types of public buildings. Additional compliance with the special requirements of DIN 1946-4 means that our products can be installed in buildings with hygienically demanding areas, such as hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our products meet these special requirements because:

  • our focus is on hygienically sound material selection and product design right from the development stage.
  • All tests for hygienic requirements and the cleanability of the products, as well as the granting of the hygiene certificate, are carried out by an independent hygiene institute.
  • The materials that come into contact with the supply air are subjected to microbiological tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO 846. This means that the materials used in our products do not promote the growth of microorganisms (e.g., fungi and bacteria).
  • The materials used in the air-conducting area are resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants (disinfectants are selected from the list of the Robert Koch Institute or the list of disinfectants of the Association for Applied Hygiene).
  • A test of the design and surfaces is carried out from a hygienic point of view. Our products do not promote dust deposits and adhesion (a breeding ground for microorganisms). For example, the maintenance-free, fully enclosed drive mechanism of the fire dampers is located outside the air flow. This prevents dust deposits and eliminates the need for regular cleaning and lubrication to maintain the function of the fire dampers.
  • Hygiene label on our products: a sign of compliance with hygiene requirements.
  • Regular hygiene monitoring of our products is carried out at the factory by the independent Hygiene Institute of the Ruhr Area. These tests are an extended component of our hygiene certificates and ensure that a hygienic product is manufactured in a hygienically impeccable environment.

All our hygiene certificates can be downloaded from the Wildeboer download area. Disinfectant instructions are listed in the operating instructions.

If you have any questions about the hygiene certificates for our products or specific queries about selected products from the air distribution fire protection range, please do not hesitate to contact us!