# ARE Labs — Aerosol Research and Engineering Labs

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> Independent specialized testing laboratory (Overland Park, Kansas, founded 2009)
> for bioaerosol, pharmaceutical aerosol, inhalation, particle, spray, and
> antimicrobial studies. Canonical site: https://www.arelabs.com

## Services

- [Testing services](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/): Full catalog of bioaerosol, inhalation, particle, spray, and antimicrobial testing services.
- [Device testing](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/): Performance and efficacy testing for air purifiers, respirators, nebulizers, and other aerosol devices.
- [Standards & methods](https://www.arelabs.com/standards/): Test standards, regulatory methods, and protocols ARE Labs works to.

### Testing services by discipline

- [Particle Aerosol Measurement](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/particle-aerosol-measurement/): Sizing, deposition, plume geometry, filtration efficiency, CADR.
- [Bioaerosol Testing Services](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/bioaerosol/): Independent chamber, in-duct, and field studies that measure how much viable airborne microbial load a device, a room, or a procedure actually removes — or releases. Standards: ASTM E2720, ISO 16000-36, ASTM E3135, ASTM E2721, ASHRAE 185.1, ASHRAE 185.2, ISO 16000-37, CDC/NIH BMBL.
- [Inhalation](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/inhalation/): Breathing-simulation dose delivery and consumer-use risk modeling.
- [Gas & VOC](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/gas-voc/): Gas delivery, VOC emissions, device safety panel, gas-phase destruction.
- [Surface](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/surface/): Antimicrobial efficacy, cleaning validation, time-kill kinetics.
- [Other / Cross-Cutting](https://www.arelabs.com/testing-services/other/): Formulation, CFD, stability, flammability, packaging integrity.

### Device categories

- [Drug Delivery](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/drug-delivery/): MDI, DPI, nebulizer, and nasal-spray performance per USP & EP.
- [Air Treatment](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/air-treatment/): Room air cleaners, in-line duct filtration, UV/UVGI, filter media.
- [Spray & Aerosol](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/spray-aerosol/): Consumer and industrial sprays, foggers, pump and pressurized formats.
- [Respiratory](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/respiratory-protection/): Masks, respirators, PAP devices, anesthesia systems, and breathing-pathway testing.
- [Medical Devices](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/medical-devices/): Sterile packaging, particle-emitting equipment, and bioaerosol monitors.
- [Surface & Antimicrobial](https://www.arelabs.com/devices/surface-antimicrobial/): Treated hard surfaces, antimicrobial fabrics and textiles, and medical-device surface treatment.

## Information

- [Knowledge base](https://www.arelabs.com/information/): Technical articles and guidance on aerosol science and testing.
- [Research & case studies](https://www.arelabs.com/research/): Published research and applied case studies from the lab.
- [About ARE Labs](https://www.arelabs.com/about/): Company background, facilities, and expertise.

## Quality and regulatory oversight

- [U.S. EPA FIFRA GLP inspected](https://www.arelabs.com/about/accreditation/#epa-glp-inspection): On-site facility inspection and selected study audit completed August 25–26, 2026 under 40 CFR Part 160; final written agency report pending. This describes regulatory inspection activity, not EPA certification or endorsement.
- [What an EPA GLP inspection means for study sponsors](https://www.arelabs.com/information/regulatory/epa-glp-inspection/): Source-linked guide to inspection scope, selected-study audits, sponsor responsibilities, and the limits of inference while the final written agency report is pending.
- [ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and quality documentation](https://www.arelabs.com/about/accreditation/): Current accredited testing scope, calibration traceability, protocol controls, and reviewable study records.

### Information topics

- [Aerosol science](https://www.arelabs.com/information/aerosols/): Aerosol guides covering particle measurement, bioaerosol work, and controlled challenge testing.
- [Regulatory guidance](https://www.arelabs.com/information/regulatory/): Regulatory guidance on FDA inhalation expectations, ASHRAE 241, GLP versus GMP, and ISO 17025.
- [Filtration](https://www.arelabs.com/information/filtration/): Filter classification, MERV ratings, HEPA versus ULPA, and gas-phase VOC media.
- [Disinfection](https://www.arelabs.com/information/disinfection/): UVGI, antimicrobial surface claims, biofilm, and disinfection method selection.
- [Inhalation & OINDP](https://www.arelabs.com/information/inhalation/): Aerodynamic particle size distribution and pulmonary drug delivery explainers.

### Research collections

- [Case studies](https://www.arelabs.com/research/case-studies/): Applied bioaerosol, packaging, and characterization studies from real client work.
- [Success stories](https://www.arelabs.com/research/success-stories/): Client outcomes across aerosol characterization, bioaerosol testing, and cosmetic powder work.
- [Regulatory insights](https://www.arelabs.com/research/regulatory-insights/): Analysis of unsubstantiated claims and the evidence regulators expect.

## Contact

- [Request a quote / submit a sample](https://www.arelabs.com/contact/): Start a testing engagement or send a sample for analysis.

## Contact details

- Email: info@arelabs.com
- Phone: +1-913-850-6630