Below is Eco Quests rebutle. I personally have seen great results in getting rid of smoke from fire smell, paint smells, new carpet smells, fungus and molds go away, less viruse and bacteria out breaks through the use of the products in many homes.
Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,
Karen Miller-Youst
Cleansing Ministries
2230 Professional Dr., Suite D
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-545-4569
Dear California Readers,
There has been some confusion over a recent newspaper article on what a California Agency (Air Resources Board of ARB) recently approved that relates to air purifiers beginning in early 2009. As we all know, newspapers sometimes create sensational headlines to attract readers and advertisers at the expense of the accuracy in the facts they report. That is unfortunately what has happened with this article and others like it. In some cases the reporting is inaccurate. In other cases, the personal opinion of individual ARB staff members is being portrayed as the recommendation and decision of the Air Resources Board as a whole. This has created some false impressions.
The media has said “California has outlawed the use of ozone in Air Purifiers.” This isn’t true. California has set a maximum ozone level for air purifiers, and that level is .05 ppm, which is more than what EcoQuest air purification systems produce when properly adjusted per the owner’s manual.
What California has outlawed is the use of high levels of ozone, above .05 ppm. (What we call the Away Mode.) The California ARB recognized the benefits of higher levels of ozone and has allowed these devices for sale to professionals. But, the ARB has said that they don’t feel California citizens are “intelligent enough to be trusted to use such devices properly.”
EcoQuest is leading the charge for responsible testing protocols that reflect conditions that are more true to life. We fought for, and the ARB Staff has agreed with, a modification to the UL867 test protocol. In their closing statement the staff said they were working with UL to provide a more realistic test, which includes the introduction of organic matter (furniture) and added ventilation. This will help to create a more realistic testing protocol, and we plan to continue to work to influence the UL867 revision.
Here is a quick summary of what really happened with the ARB decision as it may affect your business:
1 - Nothing has changed! There was no ban and no recall of any current products being sold, or of any products sold in the past. As we approach 2009, we believe responsible people in California are going to want a product with an Away Mode, so you may even see a greater demand. Existing users can still use their products. In fact, it was recommended in the ARB meeting that people who are experiencing benefits with the product should keep using them, and stockpile products to prevent an interruption if the legislation goes into effect.
2 - All current and past company products are absolutely safe when the instructions in the owner's manual are followed. These instructions are included with every unit sold.
3 - All current and past company products meet the current Federal EPA Safe Emissions Standard of 0.05 ppm of ozone in occupied space, which California proposed to adopt effective in early 2009, when used as directed.
California, along with EcoQuest and other manufacturing companies, are now starting the process to develop a standardized testing protocol for this. In the future (sometime in early 2009) our products will carry a certification label that will meet this standard in California, just as we currently do without such a label.
4 - California is concerned over allowing consumers the option to use higher levels of ozone, even if they meet other Federal Safe Exposure Levels indoors, while the space or area being treated is not being occupied, or when no one is physically present. They think that a small percentage of residents cannot read or understand that they should not use elevated but safe exposure levels when not physically present, and therefore all residents should be denied this right.
Instead, California has proposed that effective early 2009, that purifiers purchased brand new by consumers may not be equipped with this elevated safe ozone option. This does not and will not affect purifiers or cleaning devices sold any time prior to 2009. What this does mean is that manufacturers would not be able to ship, effective in early 2009, consumer purifiers with this elevated optional use benefit. (We call it the Away Mode.)
Only industrial or commercial businesses will be allowed to purchase purifiers or air cleaners that can produce any elevated levels above the current Federal Safe Emissions Standard of 0.05 ppm of ozone in non-occupied consumer space, provided no person is physically present during the operation of the device.
5 – EcoQuest, along with several consumer groups, believe that not allowing consumers an option to use otherwise safe elevated levels is a mistake and contrary to the law. Our legal team is still working to have this decision revised. We want to allow reasonable consumer options here. Consumers should not be forced to pay industrial or commercial businesses hundreds of dollars any time they want a quick or emergency clean-up or sanitization in an unoccupied room. These are the same conditions we have now for consumers.
Regardless, this policy does not take effect until 2009. We are currently in compliance, and EcoQuest products can be sold to all home owners, businesses, and medical facilities with no human fear of an unhealthy or dangerous environmental concern.
6 - What we should all be concerned about now is reaching all those who are currently breathing in the toxins and other contaminants, who are using toxic cleaning products to fight germs on surfaces, and who need products like ours that do create healthier indoor environments when used correctly.
That last point is critical. Many great products become dangerous when used negligently. Our products, just like cars, kitchen knives, and bathtubs, need to be used correctly. OSHA warns of a “gas” that is dangerous. If you get too much of this gas, you must leave the room and get help. This gas is called Oxygen.
7 – Finally, if you have a customer who just does not accept these realities, send them to EcoQuest Customer Service at 800.989.2299 and we will work with them.
We understand the challenges you are facing in California, between the media and this regulation. You may feel like your future is uncertain. But rest assured, we have products that meet the California regulation right now, and will continue to pioneer innovative solutions that will be effective for consumers in California. Our active technology flies in the face of traditional, less effective, passive methods.
Competitors, along with misinformed but well-intentioned officials, have been criticizing new technologies and new ideas since nearly the beginning of time. They certainly have since we started our company. The horse and buggy folks didn’t like automobiles either.
Yet our products have been proven safe and effective over and over again throughout our 20 year history. This is just another one of those times where we have to step up to the plate and prove our products are the safest, most effective answer to the indoor environmental health challenges facing the globe today.
The problem of polluted indoor environments is not going away without our help. Our next generation of products will not be impacted at all by this ruling. Our existing products will be made to comply in most cases. Our solution is still the answer, and we will continue to work with the people of California to ensure consumers have access to our technology.
Thank you for your commitment in the face of adversity.
Mike Jackson
Founder and CEO – EcoQuest International
Posted in reply to the post by Zeno Swijtink:
https://www.latimes.com/news/local/l...,1007251.story
State bans in-home ozone air purifiers, citing health risks
The California Air Resources Board says the regulation, which takes effect in 2009, is the first of its kind in the nation.
By Janet Wilson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
September 28, 2007
The California Air Resources Board on Thursday banned popular in-home ozone air purifiers, saying studies have found that they can worsen conditions such as asthma that marketers claim they help to prevent.
The regulation, which the board said is the first of its kind in the nation, will require testing and certification of all types of air purifiers. Any that emit more than a tiny amount of ozone will have to be pulled from the California market.
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An estimated 2% of the state's households have one of the so-called ozone air purifiers, according to air board staff research, and the staff estimated that more than 500,000 people had been exposed to levels of ozone above federally recognized health standards as a result. ...