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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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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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Knauf Insulation, Inc Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for Its Residential Insulation Product Line

26 September 2024

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced today a significant expansion of Knauf Insulation, Inc.’s Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® product line to include a range of residential insulation products.

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coatings

The Role of Architectural Coatings in Creating Healthier Indoor Environments

24 September 2024

This article by Jennifer Whelan explores how the coatings industry is evolving to create healthier, more sustainable products, with Allergy Standards Ltd supporting these efforts through the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

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pollen screens

AAFA’s 2024 Asthma Capitals™ Report: A Call to Action for Healthier Indoor Environments

11 September 2024

AAFA’s 2024 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights the critical role of indoor air quality in asthma management and calls for action to improve indoor environments and reduce asthma disparities across U.S. cities.

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Manson Insulation

General Insulation Co. and Manson Insulation Introduce Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Portfolio

15 July 2024

General Insulation, a national wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial insulation products, is proud to announce the Manson Insulation portfolio of HVAC insulation products is now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®.

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Beth Doehner

In Conversation with Beth Doehner: Tarkett’s Growing Range of Certified Products

24 June 2024

At Design Days, Leah McInerney, Customer Success Manager, engaged in conversation with Beth Doehner, Sustainability Program Manager at Tarkett, focusing on their  journey with the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

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Building Trust: The Success Story of SIJO and the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

24 June 2024

In a recent interview with Customer Success Manager, Leah McInerney, Elise Sabak from SIJO shared the remarkable journey and success of their brand in partnership with the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

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Tarkett

Tarkett receives award from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

20 June 2024

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program proudly recognized Tarkett’s efforts to address health disparities in underserved communities and their work in creating a healthier indoor environment

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SIJO

Award Presented to SIJO by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

20 June 2024

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program proudly awards the efforts and innovation of Certified company SIJO for their dedication to creating healthier indoor environments.

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Tarkett

Championing Healthier Indoor Spaces: Awards Presented by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

20 June 2024

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program proudly recognizes the efforts and innovation of Certified companies Tarkett and SIJO for their dedication to creating healthier indoor environments.

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Master Paints Certified

We Are Delighted to Announce That Master Paints Has Earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

12 June 2024

Master Paints Eco Pure Satin, Eco Pure Flat and Eco Pure Semi-Gloss paints meet strict standards for minimizing production of irritants and pollutants

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building materials matter

Building Materials Matter: Strategies for Improved IAQ

4 June 2024

In this article published in FacilityManagement.com, Dr. Anna O’Donovan writes how facilities managers can have a profound impact on health through their choice of building materials that positively impact indoor air quality

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World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day

6 May 2024

World Asthma Day falls on the first Tuesday of May every year and gives us the opportunity to promote recognition, education and celebration of asthma awareness.

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performance+portfolio

Knauf Performance+ Fiberglass Insulation Portfolio is Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

1 May 2024

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced that Knauf’s HVAC fiberglass insulation product line, Knauf Performance+, has been Certified by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

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Knauf performance+

Knauf Announces New Performance+ Fiberglass Insulation Portfolio, Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

1 May 2024

Knauf announce the launch of its new HVAC fiberglass insulation product line, Knauf Performance+, the first of its kind to be Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

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national asthma and allergy awareness month

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

1 May 2024

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), our partners in the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program, has designated May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

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American coatings show

A Shift in Focus at the American Coatings Show

26 April 2024

At this year’s American Coatings Show, innovation will be heavily focused on improved sustainability, driven by societal demands.

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national healthy homes month

National Healthy Homes Month: From Awareness to Action

23 April 2024

As the nation observes National Healthy Homes Month, it’s crucial to acknowledge the profound impact indoor air quality has on our health and the collective responsibility we share in cultivating healthier living environments.

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Connecting with Clients: Highlights from Our Client Town Hall Q1 2024

19 April 2024

Our recent Q1 2024 Client Town Hall had a stellar turnout from industry leaders including Tarkett Commercial, Tarkett Home, Downlite, True Value, Knauf, Renegade Brands, and LG.

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Focus on architectural: Indoor air quality and paint

10 April 2024

In this article published in the PPCJ, Jennifer Whelan COO at ASL, discusses how paint manufacturers have used the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program to tackle the issue of paint chemicals and their impact on those with respiratory issues.

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Town Hall

Engaging Clients and Planning for the Future: A Recap of Our Q4 Town Hall

22 December 2023

Our recent Q4 Town Hall was a resounding success, with a notable high level of attendance of our clients, emphasizing the importance they place on staying connected and informed about our initiatives.

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Annual Scientific Meeting

A Catch Up with Our Certification Clients Rabbit Air at Annual Scientific Meeting of the ACAAI

16 November 2023

Just before his presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of ACAAi, Dr. John McKeon got a chance to catch up with Tamina O’Brien from our longterm clients, Rabbit Air

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Client Council

Client Council USA Certification Program 2023

31 October 2023

The team enjoyed a successful Client Council in Washington DC with three days of collaboration, client workshops, and strategic planning building the value of the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

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Greenbuild wrap up

A High Impact Week for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program at Greenbuild 2023

4 October 2023

It’s a wrap in Washington DC – a really high impact week for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® friendly Certification Program and how health and wellness relate to the built environment.

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TIPS

TIPS Deep Dive Interview Series Focuses on Dr John McKeon

29 September 2023

TIPS Deep Dive interview series is all about the inventors, scientists, leaders and great minds behind promising innovations, ideas, and processes and this episode features our CEO Dr. John McKeon

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China Trade Mission August 2023 Wrap Up

21 August 2023

In this Healthy Spaces Podcast, Dr. John McKeon discusses the ways in which innovative technologies help make our built spaces healthier .

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Healthy Spaces Podcast

“Vital Innovations”, a Healthy Spaces Podcast featuring Dr. John McKeon

9 August 2023

In this Healthy Spaces Podcast, Dr. John McKeon discusses the ways in which innovative technologies help make our built spaces healthier .

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US trip

“Bridging the Gap”, Dr. John McKeon Reflects on Key Takeaways from Most Recent US Trip

30 June 2023

As ASL’s most recent US trip comes to a close, our CEO reflects on his key takeaways, and how the trip reinforced the iAir Institute’s position as a necessary link between industry, legislators and health professionals to create healthier indoor spaces for all

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Cradle to Cradle

Ren DeCherney of Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Chats with Dr. John McKeon

29 June 2023

Ren DeCherney is Lead for the Built Environment with the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and in this video, Dr. John McKeon gets her take on the importance of healthy products.

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cradle to cradle

Dr. John McKeon Talks to Benjamin Holsinger, Global Design Resilience Leader of Gensler’s Product Development Practice

29 June 2023

At Tarkett’s Design Days event in Chicago, Dr. John McKeon talked to Benjamin Holsinger, Global Design Resilience Leader of Gensler’s Product Development Practice about the impact of products on human health.

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cradle to cradle

ASL Helps Shape the Future of Healthy Buildings at NeoCon and Design Days 2023

16 June 2023

ASL had a hugely successful few days at NeoCon and Design Days 2023 in Chicago

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Neocon

ASL to Share IAQ Expertise with the Design Industry at NeoCon and Design Days 2023

2 June 2023

We are looking forward to bringing our expertise in indoor air quality to NeoCon this month to help shape the built environment today and into the future.

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EAACI

ASL to Share New Research on Textile Flooring at EAACI Congress 2023

1 June 2023

ASL is excited to share the results of our new research on textile flooring at the EAACI Congress 2023

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HFPA

ASL and HFPA Partner to Deliver a Webinar Led by Dr. John McKeon

23 May 2023

As May Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month draws to a close, we invite you to register for a webinar with HFPA and Dr John McKeon: The new Consumer Demand for a “Healthier Home”; and the opportunity for the Home Textiles Industry

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keynote speech at Pulire

Dr. John Ryan delivered an impactful keynote speech at Pulire 2023

17 May 2023

Dr. John Ryan, CSO at ASL, addressed the Importance of indoor air quality and ESG needs in his impactful keynote speech at Pulire 2023

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arbOUR Products

arbOUR Products Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for its Free+Clear Laundry Detergent

10 May 2023

We are delighted to announce that arbOUR Products Free+Clear Laundry Detergent has been Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

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HFPA webinar

Dr. John Ryan at ISSA Pulire 2023, Addressing the Importance of Indoor Air Quality and ESG Needs

5 May 2023

Dr. John Ryan will speak at ISSA Pulire 2023 with a talk entitled ‘Cleaning For Purpose Not Just Appearance.’

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ASL and IAQS

Allergy Standards and Indoor Air Quality Society Collaborate to Create a #OneHealth World: Promoting Healthy Indoor Spaces for All

3 May 2023

ASL is delighted to announce our collaboration with the Indoor Air Quality Society (IAQS) to highlight the importance of environmental control in creating healthier indoor spaces.

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Allergy Capitals

AAFA Allergy Capitals Report: A Webinar hosted by Allergy Standards

2 May 2023

In this webinar hosted by Allergy Standards, Kenny Mendez, President and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, will discuss the significance of the 2023 Allergy Capitals Report and how it relates to the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

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Asthma and allergy awareness month

May Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

26 April 2023

At Allergy Standards we are busy supporting our Certified clients this May so they are informed, educated and ready to raise awareness for the over 100 million people in the U.S. with asthma or allergies

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ASL at BAU 2023

ASL Bring Indoor Air Expertise to BAU 2023

25 April 2023

BAU 2023 was a great opportunity for ASL to bring their expertise in indoor air quality to Europe, meet new clients, and catch up with Tarkett at their busy booth

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Ireland-U.S. relationships

Celebrating and Strengthening our Ireland-U.S. Relationships

29 March 2023

Our Executive Team attended important events in New York, Washington and Chicago to celebrate and strengthen our business relationships with the U.S.

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Sijo

A Testimonial from Sijo, the Luxe Bedding Company

13 March 2023

In this video ASL Director of Marketing, Vikki Keenan, talks to Elise Sabak of Sijo, the luxe bedding company, about their Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification

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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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Rabbit Air and ASL

In Conversation: Rabbit Air and ASL Discuss the Merits of Certification

1 March 2023

In this video ASL Director of Marketing, Vikki Keenan, talks to Rabbit Air’s Tamina O’Brien about their Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification and what it adds to their products

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ISSA webinar

Cleaning for Air Quality: An ISSA webinar with Dr. John McKeon

28 February 2023

In this webinar presented by ISSA, our CEO Dr. John McKeon will focus on practical tips and cutting-edge systems to support healthy indoor air quality for facility executives

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Clients True Value

ASL Meet with Clients True Value at the NHS

24 February 2023

The team has returned from a hugely successful trade mission to the US where they met up with clients True Value at the National Hardware Show

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IAQS

ASL Talks to the IAQS About How to Create a #OneHealth World

23 February 2023

Our CEO Dr. John McKeon recently delivered a presentation to the IAQS on how ASL, through its certification, its standards and its academy, hopes to create a #OneHealth world, where healthy people live on a healthy planet.

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Knauf NA Headquarters

ASL at Knauf Insulation NA Headquarters

22 February 2023

The ASL team has returned from the US after a hugely successful trade mission where they met with the Knauf Insulation Team at the Knauf Insulation NA Headquarters

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