Allergy Standards Ltd

24/06/2026

This week, we join the World Allergy Organization in recognising World Allergy Week 2026, running 21–27 June under the theme "Allergy Care Is Essential Care."

An estimated 30 to 40% of the global population lives with one or more allergic conditions. People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, and indoor allergens, including house dust mites, pet dander, and mould, are recognised triggers for asthma and allergic rhinitis. The indoor environment matters.

Through the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program, ASL independently tests products across ten categories, from air purifiers and bedding to flooring and paint, giving allergy and asthma sufferers a trusted, science-backed signal when choosing products for their homes.

Active certification partners can access our 2026 World Allergy Week marketing pack, including category-specific campaign guidance, pre-approved social content, educational infographics, and localised statistics for key markets including APAC, Canada, and Latin America.

Read more here: https://www.allergystandards.com/news_events/allergy-care-is-essential-care-supporting-world-allergy-week-2026/

11/06/2026

Last month, our Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program returned to Chicago for the Chicago Asthma Consortium's 2026 Community Health Worker Educational Forum at Sinai Chicago, and we are very proud of what the day represented.

300 Resource Tote Bags packed. Educational materials and Certified partner product donations distributed. Community health workers equipped with practical tools to support families living with asthma across the city.

This is what certification makes possible beyond the laboratory. When manufacturers and brands earn the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification, they become part of a network that extends its impact into the communities that need it most.

Thank you to event sponsor Knauf North America Tim Cofran, Teagan McKitrick and team for their leadership and continued commitment to indoor environmental health, and to Certified partners Alen Blueair Filtrete Kleenex Live Comfortably, National Allergy, Rabbit Air , Renegade Brands and Sijo for their generous contributions.

Thank you to Rachelle Paul-Brutus and the Chicago Asthma Consortium for a second year of meaningful partnership, and to Melissa Budisch and Grace Wambach for their contributions to the day.

And a final big thank you to Sanaz Eftekhari and Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) for the educational resources that made those tote bags count.

Read the full press release here:
https://www.allergystandards.com/news_events/beyond-certification-how-the-asthma-allergy-friendly-program-and-its-partners-are-making-a-difference-in-chicago-communities/

05/05/2026

World Asthma Day 2026 is here.

The Global Initiative for Asthma has set this year's theme as "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need."

The numbers tell a sobering story: • 260+ million people live with asthma worldwide • 450,000+ deaths each year, most of them preventable • 96% of asthma deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Inhaled corticosteroids are essential. They treat the airway inflammation that drives asthma, prevent attacks, and save lives. But cost and availability still keep these medicines out of reach for too many people.

At Allergy Standards, we believe better asthma outcomes require both equitable access to medication and healthier indoor environments. Through the AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program run with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), we test and certify products that reduce exposure to common indoor triggers including dust mite allergen, pet dander, mold, and VOCs.

Today, we join GINA and advocates around the world in calling for action. Everyone with asthma deserves the medication and the environments they need to thrive. Read our blog: https://www.allergystandards.com/news_events/world-asthma-day-2026-closing-the-global-gap-in-asthma-care/

  World Asthma Day 2026, May 5: "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need." Image courtesy of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).  

13/04/2026

Allergy Standards, in collaboration with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has certified Mohawk Flooring’s SmartStrand® carpet styles with Pur-Ease™ technology under the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

This certification represents the first treated carpet to meet the requirements of the ASP:05-03 Textile Flooring Standard and its addendum, which establish a performance-based framework for evaluating products making defined allergen-related claims.

Testing under controlled laboratory conditions demonstrated that the product:
• Achieves measurable allergen reduction versus untreated carpet
• Maintains stable airborne allergen levels during use
• Meets defined indoor air quality criteria, including VOC emissions at 24 hours and 14 days

This work reflects a broader shift toward objective, performance-based assessment of emerging technologies in flooring and home environments.
As innovation continues, independent verification remains critical to ensuring that product claims are supported by robust, transparent methodologies.

Many congratulations to Mohawk Flooring and Mohawk Edge Partners !
Read more here:

Do You Have A Product That You Want To Get Certified? Independent certification verifies allergen reduction under defined test conditions Allergy Standards Limited, in collaboration with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of

07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) .

This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science.”, is a reminder of the role science plays in improving health outcomes globally.

From medicines and vaccines to indoor environments, progress in public health is built on evidence, collaboration, and the application of science in real-world settings.

Our work is grounded in this approach. Through scientific testing, standards development, and certification, we focus on how everyday environments, particularly indoor air, can impact health.

The One Health concept also reflects this interconnected thinking. Human health does not exist in isolation, it is linked to the environments we live in.
Standing with science means continuing to translate evidence into practical solutions that support healthier lives.