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Members of the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program and ASL team at the Enterprise Ireland Chicago office during the Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month 2026 Trade Mission, with Irish and US flags visible.

Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month 2026: How ASL Delivered for Partners, Industry, and Community

18 June 2026

May is one of the busiest months of the year for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program and ASL. From AIA-accredited webinars and a published article in Building Enclosure magazine to an in-person Trade Mission in Chicago and a community health event at Sinai Health System, here is a full look at our Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month 2026 activity.

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Representatives from Knauf North America, the Chicago Asthma Consortium, and the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program with 300 packed Resource Tote Bags at the 2026 Community Health Worker Educational Forum, Sinai Chicago.

How Our Program and Its Partners Are Making a Difference in Chicago Communities

11 June 2026

For Certified partners, the Chicago Asthma Consortium’s 2026 Community Health Worker Educational Forum was a demonstration of what the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program makes possible beyond the laboratory: real community impact, delivered through trusted products and shared purpose.

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Certification Enhances Paint Product Value

7 May 2026

Certification helps meet the growing consumer demand for healthier indoor air quality by validating paint products through rigorous testing

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GINA World Asthma Day 2026 graphic: Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma, still an urgent need.

World Asthma Day 2026: Closing the Global Gap in Asthma Care

5 May 2026

World Asthma Day 2026 calls for global access to anti-inflammatory inhalers, with 96% of asthma deaths still occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Allergy Standards highlights how medication and healthier indoor spaces save lives together.

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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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Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified bedding

Bedding – 10 things the Consumer Wants to Know and What Retailers Need to Understand

19 March 2026

At Spring Market Week, bedding retailers face shoppers who want more than comfort and style—they want healthier choices backed by science. Learn what consumers are asking, why third-party certification matters, and how retailers can respond.

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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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Asthma Capitals 2025: How Certified Partners Advance ESG and Community Impact

15 September 2025

The 2025 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights how Certified partners such as 3M, Rabbit Air, Knauf, and others combine science-based products with ESG-driven community impact, supported by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

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AAFA’s 2025 Asthma Capitals™ Report Highlights the Role of Indoor Environments in Asthma Outcomes

12 September 2025

AAFA’s 2025 Asthma Capitals™ report ranks U.S. cities by asthma burden and highlights critical risk factors. At Allergy Standards Ltd, we emphasize the role of indoor air quality and Certified products in creating healthier environments.

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renegade brands team at the clean show AAFA capitals

Press Release: Certified Success for Renegade Brands at The Clean Show

3 September 2025

Renegade Brands earned recognition at The Clean Show 2025 for its Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified detergents. Independently tested through the Certification Program, Sweat-X and Pure Pro demonstrate how rigorous science and innovation can reduce exposure to allergens and support healthier laundry care across consumer, commercial, and healthcare settings.

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Bottle of Renegade Brands Sweat-X Sport Free & Clear detergent with asthma & allergy friendly® Certification logo, alongside company overview, Renegade Brands certification

Certification Driving Market Expansion: How Renegade Brands Is Redefining Laundry Care

27 August 2025

Renegade Brands leveraged Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification to expand from athletic laundry into healthcare and senior care markets. Renegade demonstrates how independent testing and third-party certification drive measurable impact, market trust, and community benefit.

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Breathe Southern California team at community health event with educational materials on asthma and allergies and Certified air filters

Press Release: Kleenex® Demonstrates Philanthropic Leadership with Donation of Certified Air Filters

26 August 2025

Kleenex® Air Filters, independently tested and Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®, were donated to Breathe Southern California to support underserved communities facing asthma, allergies, and wildfire smoke.

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Knauf Insulation Certified

Certification as a Competitive Advantage: How Knauf is Setting a New Standard for Healthier Insulation

19 August 2025

Knauf North America has partnered with the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program to certify its fiberglass insulation products. Through rigorous testing, Knauf set a new industry benchmark for healthier building materials, helping customers choose insulation that supports better indoor air quality.

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Beyond the Logo: Why the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Is a Holistic Partnership

23 July 2025

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program goes far beyond product testing. This global, science-based initiative offers manufacturers a holistic partnership that combines research, marketing, education, and social impact—helping improve indoor air quality and supporting healthier homes, workplaces, and communities.

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Chicago Asthma Consortium

Press Release: Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Supports Community-Led Outreach

9 July 2025

At the recent Chicago Asthma Consortium Community Health Worker Forum, our Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program supported a high-impact outreach initiative.

With the help of Certified partners and collaborators, we helped deliver evidence-based asthma resources directly to the communities that need them most, strengthening the connection between public health and product innovation.

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Worker installing Knauf Performance+® pipe insulation certified asthma & allergy friendly®, featured in Building Enclosure

Certified Insulation Spotlighted in Building Enclosure: Knauf’s Portfolio Approach to Healthier Buildings

21 May 2025

Read how Certified building materials, like Knauf’s insulation can support healthier indoor environments, transparency, and building innovation.

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bedroom design for wellness.Young parents reading with their toddler on a bed in a minimalist, wellness-focused bedroom designed for better indoor air quality and sleep.

Bedroom Design: 5 Things You Need to Know About Designing Bedrooms for Wellness and Better Sleep

21 May 2025

Discover how to design bedrooms that prioritize wellness and indoor air quality. Learn why Certified products matter, how to avoid misleading health claims, and how third-party validation can add value, trust, and competitive edge in a health-conscious market.

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Modern health-focused kitchen design with clean surfaces, natural lighting, and air-quality-conscious materials

Kitchen Design: 5 Key Takeaways About Health-Focused Kitchen Design

20 May 2025

Discover how architects and designers can transform kitchens into wellness spaces by choosing Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® products.

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Filtrete™ Refillable Air Filter Kit with Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification seal and tagline “Small Change. Big Impact

Press Release: Filtrete™ Brand Expands its Certified Range of Air Filters, including new Refillable Platform

13 May 2025

Filtrete™ expands its Certified air filter range with new refillable models, reducing allergens and supporting better indoor air quality and sustainability.

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News Alert! Alen BreatheSmart 35i, 45i, and 75i Air Purifiers Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

8 May 2025

Alen air purifiers have received Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for their effectiveness in reducing allergens and enhancing IAQ

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Pipe and Tank Certified Knauf

Certification News! Knauf Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for its Pipe and Tank Insulation

7 May 2025

Knauf’s newly Certified pipe and tank insulation reinforces its commitment to improving indoor air quality for individuals with asthma and allergies.

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World Asthma Day 2025

World Asthma Day 2025: Addressing the Global Asthma Crisis

6 May 2025

World Asthma Day 2025 highlights the urgent need for global access to essential asthma medications and the creation of healthier environments to improve asthma management and reduce preventable deaths.

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Blueair Classic Pro CP7i & CP9i Air Purifiers

Blueair Classic Pro CP7i & CP9i Air Purifiers Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

1 May 2025

Blueair’s Classic Pro CP7i & CP9i Air Purifiers have earned the international Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification from Allergy Standards Ltd, confirming their effectiveness in reducing allergens and improving indoor air quality

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Allergy Standards: Leading Experts on Indoor Air Quality for Journalists

29 April 2025

ASL is the trusted authority for journalists seeking leading experts on improving indoor air quality through scientifically backed standards and third-party certifications.

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FiltXpo 2025

The Future of Filtration at FiltXpo 2025

29 April 2025

FiltXpo 2025 offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest filtration technologies, with insights from industry leaders like Doug Huntley of 3M, highlighting the growing demand for certified products that ensure healthier indoor environments.

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A Shift in Focus: Meeting Societal Demands for Healthier Formulations for People and the Planet

25 April 2025

The 2025 CoatingsTech Conference offers a platform for coatings professionals to collaborate, learn, and drive the future of the industry, focusing on sustainable, healthier formulations that meet societal and environmental demands

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Earth Day 2025

Earth Day 2025 Celebrating Education and Standards for Healthier Indoor Air

17 April 2025

On Earth Day 2025, we emphasize the role of education and standards in improving IAQ, empowering us to create healthier environments for all.

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Filtrete™ Refillable Air Filter Kit with Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification seal and tagline “Small Change. Big Impact

3M Announces New Certified Filtrete™ Refillable Air Filter Delivers Cleaner Air and Less Waste

16 April 2025

We’re excited to share the latest innovation from Filtrete™ Brand, a leader in residential air filtration. Their new Refillable Air Filter Kit, certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®, is designed to provide cleaner indoor air while reducing waste and storage space.

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The Certified Blueair Classic Pro Air Purifier Has Launched in the UK

27 March 2025

Allergy Standards is delighted to announce that Blueair’s new Classic Pro air purifier has earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification. This innovative air purifier, now available in the UK just in time for hay fever season, combines medical-grade technology with elegant Swedish design.

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St. Patrick's Day Mission

Strengthening Partnerships for Healthier Buildings: Allergy Standards’ St. Patrick’s Day Mission

20 March 2025

Our St. Patrick’s Day mission been more than just a series of events—they have been a strategic opportunity to strengthen partnerships, reinforce our leadership in healthier indoor environments, and collaborate on the future of building standards.

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Indoor Air Quality & Product Innovation: Key Takeaways from AAAAI 2025

11 March 2025

ASL engaged with industry leaders at AAAAI 2025 to highlight how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification helps manufacturers differentiate their products, build consumer trust, and meet growing demand for healthier indoor environments.

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Allergy Standards Ltd at KBIS & IBS 2025: Advancing Healthier Indoor Environments Through Certification

10 March 2025

Allergy Standards Ltd showcased the importance of Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification at KBIS & IBS 2025, engaging with manufacturers and industry leaders to highlight the growing demand for healthier indoor environments and the business benefits of third-party validation.

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ASL: The Authority on Standards for Cleaning Products

26 February 2025

Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL) is the trusted authority in cleaning product standards, providing expert insights and rigorous certification to ensure products contribute to a healthier indoor environment.

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Blueair

Blueair Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for Its Classic Pro CP7i Air Purifier

20 February 2025

Blueair’s Classic Pro CP7i Air Purifier has earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification, meeting rigorous scientific standards for improving indoor air quality.

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Kleenex®

Kimberly-Clark’s New Kleenex® Air Filters Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

17 February 2025

We are pleased to announce that Kleenex® Elite Allergen Air Filters have earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

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Zoho Creator Enables Allergy Standards to Deliver World-Class Certification Services

6 February 2025

Allergy Standards Limited leveraged Zoho Creator to streamline its certification process, enhance client engagement, and scale globally with efficiency, security, and professionalism

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A New Era for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

13 January 2025

We are delighted to unveil a redesigned Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Mark, reflecting innovation and commitment to healthier indoor environments while supporting manufacturers and retailers in meeting evolving market demands.

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life-plan communities

Tarkett’s New Collection for Life-Plan Communities is Certified

10 January 2025

Designed specifically for life-plan communities, Tarkett’s Preserved Treasures™ collection includes a Powerbond® hybrid option, certified by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program

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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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Zoho CRM

How Zoho CRM Powers Allergy Standards’ Efficiency, Expertise, and Global Reach

15 November 2024

Discover how Zoho CRM empowers Allergy Standards Ltd. to deliver trusted certification with seamless efficiency, structured processes, and global reach.

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