Cooperation, sponsorship

Our mission at ALK is to assure that people suffering from allergy receive the best therapy available. Through education and public relations we aim to improve the quality of life and health of allergic patients in Switzerland and across the world.

As the global leader in providing first-class and innovative products for allergy immunotherapy and as a competent partner of physicians and pharmacists, ALK successfully and actively meets this challenge.

Find out more: www.alk.net/ch

A. Menarini GmbH is the Swiss subsidiary of the largest Italian pharmaceutical group. The company, which has its own research & development department, employs over 17’000 people worldwide and has been active in Switzerland since 1996, primarily in the fields of allergology, gout, cardiology, diabetes and urology. A. Menarini GmbH sees itself as a holistic healthcare provider and therefore works closely with patient organisations and professional societies.

Find out more: www.menarini.ch

Coop Free From – for enjoyment and well-being: Do you or does someone in your family have a food intolerance? For over ten years, Coop has been committed to ensuring that you can shop simply and enjoy your food with no worries – even with a food intolerance.

The Coop Free From range now includes over 400 articles, which are ideal for persons with allergies or intolerances. The products are labelled accordingly, and their culinary qualities are impressive. No other Swiss retailer offers such a variety.

Coop also offers many other services besides enjoyment and variety.

Find out more: www.coop.ch/freefrom

Migros has been cooperating with the aha! Swiss Allergy Centre Foundation since 2008. It now has a range of more than 300 aha!-certified allergy treatments. These food and non-food products are specifically tailored to the needs of sufferers. The aha! quality seal, which can be seen on the front or back of the products, offers a high level of security and guidance. To complement this, Migros is selectively adding further allergy treatments from other brands to its product range in order to offer even greater variety.

About the aha! label: www.migros.ch/aha / M-Infoline: 0800 84 0848

Service Allergie Suisse SA, a Swiss company based in Bern, is an independent certification body for the Allergy Seal of Quality. It certifies products and services that are produced and labelled specifically aimed for people with allergies and intolerances and awards the Allergy Seal of Quality. It oversees testing of products and services for their tolerability, for those affected according to the strictest guidelines; once all the requirements have been met, it awards the Allergy Seal of Quality together with a certificate.

Service Allergie Suisse works closely with aha! Swiss Allergy Centre, leading doctors, other specialists and independent auditing bodies.

Find out more: www.service-allergie.ch

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments that address some of the world’s most serious and complex diseases. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care and virology. In addition, AbbVie offers products and services through its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Patients in more than 175 countries benefit from AbbVie medications.

AbbVie with headquarters in Chicago, USA, employs over 50,000 employees worldwide. Approximately 250 employees are employed in Switzerland and the AbbVie Switzerland headquarters are located in Cham, ZG.

Find out more: www.abbvie.ch

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that has been present in Switzerland for nearly 50 years, ranking among the country's top ten revenue-generating pharmaceutical firms. AstraZeneca focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in the areas of Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology, and Rare Diseases. Over 285 employees in Switzerland are committed to providing patients with life-changing medicines and making a positive impact on the healthcare system, society, and the planet.

For more information: www.astrazeneca.ch

Novartis Pharma Schweiz is responsible for the marketing of around 75 prescription medicines in Switzerland. The most important therapeutic areas include oncology, cardiovascular, immunology and neuroscience.

The company employs a total of around 230 office and field staff, who work in areas such as medical affairs, quality assurance, marketing and sales as well as logistics, order processing and coordination of clinical trials.

Find out more: www.novartis.com

For naturally healthy hair and skin.

RAUSCH has been using the natural power of herbs since 1890 – for beauty you can see and feel. As a Swiss family business, we are committed to the highest quality standards, scientifically proven effectiveness and excellent tolerability as a matter of tradition.

Like our corporate culture, the way we approach the environment is based on trust, respect and appreciation.

Find out more: www.rausch.ch

Founded in 1958, the Sanitas health insurance foundation is the sole shareholder of the Sanitas Group and promotes discussion on socially relevant issues.

This includes the targeted promotion of projects in the areas of health promotion and prevention in which digital solutions are used in innovative ways.

Find out more: sanitas.com/foundation

Ultrasun is the Swiss sun protection specialist for sensitive skin. We offer reliable sun protection that combines science, maximum dermatological compatibility and sustainability.

The ingredients for our sun protection products are selected with great care and limited to the essentials in order to support the balance of the skin, which is particularly important for allergy sufferers. We only use high-quality, photostable filter technologies and ingredients that do not harm the skin or the environment.

Ultrasun is the sun protection brand with the most products approved by the allergy seal AHA! in Switzerland.

You can find more information at: ultrasun.com