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

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

Sleep Awareness Week: Why Certification Matters in the Bedding Market
Sleep Awareness Week highlights growing consumer interest in healthier sleep environments and why independent certification helps bedding manufacturers validate performance and product claims.

New Addendum to ASP-05-03 Textile Flooring Standard
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.

Designing for Indoor Environments: Flooring
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.

Dust Mites in Bedding: Why Certification Matters at Market Week
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.

Above and Beyond: Supporting Manufacturers Through Holistic Education
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.

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

Standards Now Include Compact Air Cleaners
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.

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

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

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

The Importance of Low-VOC Insulation: Creating Healthier Workplaces with Smarter Insulation Choices
Dr. Gráinne Cunniffe explores how insulation can impact indoor air quality and contribute to healthier indoor environments.

Allergy Standards Ltd Strongly Represented at EAACI 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.

Interclean Amsterdam: Advancing Standards in Cleaning and Indoor Air Quality
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

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

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

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

The Certification Program Takes the Stage at Cleaning Products US 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.

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

PuriCare Line from LG passes ASP:08:01/101 Air Cleaner Certification Standard
Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today announced that the LG PuriCare Line from LG Electronics USA has passed the relevant Certification Standards.