Asthma and Allergy Foundation to Host Council of Corporate Leaders to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Certification Program

LANDOVER, MD. (May 18, 2016)—This spring allergy season marks the 10th anniversary of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program. Over 60 million Americans living with asthma and allergies have learned to trust consumer products and services that have earned the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Mark. Each has been tested against strict independent scientific standards and shown to be suitable for families with asthma or allergies, as well as schools or companies that seek to achieve a healthier educational or work environment.

AAFA will convene a select council of consumer-focused corporate leaders next week to discuss how Americans can more easily access products and services needed to help create healthy homes, schools and workplaces. Attendees include Justin Bates, President of Stanley Steemer, Inc., and senior executives from Dyson, Ltd., LG Electronics, Inc., Benjamin Moore & Co. and others.

The two-day program of events begins with an invite-only reception hosted by the Embassy of Ireland on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 and continues through the following day at venues across Washington, D.C. Select members of the media are invited to enjoy the reception and engage directly with AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly Council members

When: Tuesday, May 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Ireland, 2234 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Who: Keynote speaker, Ritesh Patel, Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide’s EVP, Chief Digital Officer. Senior executive attendees from manufacturers with Certified asthma & allergy friendly products and services such as Dyson Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Hollander Sleep Products, Stanley Steemer, Benjamin Moore & Co., Tarkett, Bona U.S., Fellowes, Inc. and more.
Why: The program broadens options for those with asthma and allergies.

• The Certification Program has tested and certified over 300 products.
• The program has tested and certified products or services created by more than 25 leading companies in consumer-focused industries.
• The program includes 22 various product categories that are vital to a healthy home, school and workplace.
• Consumers can access certified products in more than 20 leading retailers on the web and in stores across the United States.

Visit aafa.org for more information.