Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

Children playing on Mohawk SmartStrand carpet with Pur-Ease technology Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified

Mohawk SmartStrand® with Pur-Ease™ Technology Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

13 April 2026

Mohawk SmartStrand® carpet with Pur-Ease™ technology has been certified under the ASP:05-03 Textile Flooring Standard, demonstrating measurable allergen reduction and indoor air quality performance under defined test conditions.

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Map from the AAFA Allergy Capitals® 2026 report showing the most and least challenging U.S. cities for seasonal pollen allergies

AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® Report Highlights Changing Pollen Trends Across the United States

13 March 2026

AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® report provides insight into how environmental factors and pollen trends are influencing seasonal allergies across the United States.

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Woman sleeping comfortably in a clean bedroom environment illustrating bedding certification and healthier sleep environments

Sleep Awareness Week: Why Certification Matters in the Bedding Market

11 March 2026

Sleep Awareness Week highlights growing consumer interest in healthier sleep environments and why independent certification helps bedding manufacturers validate performance and product claims.

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Young woman examining carpet samples in a retail showroom, representing Allergy Standards’ performance-based evaluation of emerging textile flooring technologies.

New Addendum to ASP-05-03 Textile Flooring Standard

11 February 2026

Allergy Standards Ltd has introduced a new addendum to its ASP-05-03 Textile Flooring Standard, establishing a performance-based framework for evaluating emerging carpet technologies making defined allergen-related claims.

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Modern commercial interior showing carpeted flooring as part of a contemporary indoor environment

Designing for Indoor Environments: Flooring

21 January 2026

This article explores how evidence-based standards—developed at the intersection of medical science and the built environment—are shaping modern flooring design ahead of TISE 2026.

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Clean white bedding and pillows illustrating materials used in allergen-control bedroom textiles

Dust Mites in Bedding: Why Certification Matters at Market Week

16 January 2026

Dust mites are a major allergen concern in bedding. Learn how certification verifies performance, supports healthier indoor environments, and helps manufacturers and retailers stand out at Market Week.

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Professional education session supporting science-based product certification and indoor air quality standards

Above and Beyond: Supporting Manufacturers Through Holistic Education

15 December 2025

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to substantiate health-related claims in a crowded market. The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program goes beyond product testing to provide education, scientific leadership, and communication support that helps manufacturers build trust, empower teams, and engage health-aware consumers.

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Alen BreatheSmart 25i air purifier, Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®, improving indoor air quality in a home office with plants and natural light.

Alen BreatheSmart 25i Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Following Rigorous Scientific Testing

12 November 2025

ASL and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) have certified the Alen BreatheSmart 25i air purifier following independent testing against ASL’s Air Cleaner Standard ASP:08/09.

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A woman adjusting a compact portable air purifier in her living room, representing the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program’s updated standard for smaller certified air cleaners.

Standards Now Include Compact Air Cleaners

6 November 2025

ASL has expanded its Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Standard ASP:08 to include compact portable air cleaners designed for smaller spaces, reflecting advances in air cleaning technology and changing consumer needs.

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World Standards Day 2025 graphic with geometric shapes in bright colors and text reading “#WorldStandardsDay 14 October 2025.”

World Standards Day 2025: Setting the Standard for Healthier Indoor Environments

14 October 2025

Allergy Standards Ltd joins the global celebration of World Standards Day 2025, recognizing the essential role of science-based standards in supporting healthier indoor environments.

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Contractor installing Knauf Performance+® commercial insulation, Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® for better indoor air quality.

Press Release: Knauf Insulation Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Across Full Portfolio

6 October 2025

Allergy Standards Ltd announces that Knauf Insulation’s full Performance+® portfolio has earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification after rigorous testing for VOC emissions, dust, and mold resistance. This achievement highlights Knauf’s evidence-based approach to improving indoor air quality and advancing healthier building standards.

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Benjamin Moore Eco Spec® interior paint cans in multiple finishes, Certified asthma & allergy friendly® for low VOC emissions.

Press Release: Benjamin Moore’s Next Generation of Eco Spec® Paint Earns Certification

24 September 2025

Benjamin Moore’s Eco Spec® paint has achieved Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification following rigorous scientific testing by Allergy Standards Ltd. With extremely low VOC emissions and reduced sensitizing chemicals, Eco Spec® sets a benchmark for healthier environments.

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Insulation

The Importance of Low-VOC Insulation: Creating Healthier Workplaces with Smarter Insulation Choices

11 December 2024

Dr. Gráinne Cunniffe explores how insulation can impact indoor air quality and contribute to healthier indoor environments.

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Allergy Standards Ltd Strongly Represented at EAACI 2024

27 May 2024

We are very excited about our strong representation at this year’s EAACI Annual Congress by our colleague from airmid healthgroup , Angela Southey PhD, MPH, and from the recipient of the Amber Tringale award, Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis, who are both presenting important research at the event.

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Interclean Amsterdam: Advancing Standards in Cleaning and Indoor Air Quality

17 May 2024

Participating in Interclean, our team members connected with global cleaning & hygiene professionals and companies from all over the world, keen to engage in third party certification

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IFMA

Certified products highlighted in IFMA magazine

3 April 2024

An article in IFMA: How Climate Change Impacts Our Buildings and the People Inside—and Design Choices That Can Help

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Health focused kitchen design and LEED

Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification is approved by USGBC LEED® Building Rating System

30 May 2023

We are delighted to announce that the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification is approved by the USGBC LEED® Building Rating System

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TISE

ASL and Tarkett Discuss the Demand for Science-Backed Products at TISE

2 March 2023

AS part of ASL’s recent trade mission to the US, our CEO met with Tarkett’s Bradley Gean for a discussion on the high demand for science-backed products at TISE

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Dr John McKeon at Cleaning Products

The Certification Program Takes the Stage at Cleaning Products US 2021

14 October 2021

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program, which is jointly run by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America was thrilled to join forces with the Cleaning Products US 2021 Conference that took place September 29 – 30, 2021 as both a key sponsor and participant.

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IRDG Design Thinking Conference

12 June 2020

At the core of design thinking is the user, the consumer, the human combined with an approach that requires empathy and an open mind

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PuriCare Line From LG Passes ASP:08:01/101 Air Cleaner Certification Standard

PuriCare Line from LG passes ASP:08:01/101 Air Cleaner Certification Standard

16 January 2017

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today announced that the LG PuriCare Line from LG Electronics USA has passed the relevant Certification Standards.

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