Why we exist, who we are, and what we believe.
Why does MoldNews exist?
Because mold is everywhere, but accurate information about it isn’t.
Mold affects health, homes, supply chains, and products around the world. Yet when people search for answers, they’re often met with confusing myths, unverified remedies, or fragmented reports.
MoldNews was built to change that.
We’re a nonprofit knowledge platform that provides science-based, practical, and unbiased mold information — for everyone, free of charge.
Who created MoldNews?
MoldNews is operated by YCM GROUP, a mold-focused research and technology company based in Taiwan.
For over a decade, YCM has worked with brands like Nike, Puma, and global manufacturers to prevent mold through field audits, laboratory diagnostics, and environmental data collection. Along the way, we’ve gathered a vast archive of mold cases, imagery, patterns, and prevention insights.
But we knew that knowledge shouldn’t stay behind lab doors or factory walls.
So we decided to open it to the world.
At the core of YCM’s work is the Mold Research Center (MRC) — our dedicated research and third-party testing institution. Since 2019, MRC has combined laboratory analysis, species identification, and environmental risk assessment to build one of the most comprehensive mold databases in the industry. Every insight published on MoldNews is grounded in MRC’s ongoing research.
To help factories and brands put this knowledge into practice, YCM also developed the Global Mold Prevention Protocol (GMPP) — a cross-industry standard for mold prevention and quality governance. Through annual audits, environmental assessments, and on-site consulting, GMPP partners learn to identify and eliminate mold risks at the source, turning prevention from a reactive cleanup into a proactive system.
From mold risk in hospitals to packaging materials and food storage, MRC and GMPP’s combined work spans dozens of industries — and MoldNews shares the lessons learned from each one. MoldNews exists at the intersection of these two efforts: MRC supplies the science, GMPP supplies the field-tested protocols, and MoldNews makes both accessible to anyone who needs them — whether you’re managing a factory floor, designing a product, or simply trying to keep your home mold-free.
Why should you trust our content?
Our content isn’t driven by ads, products, or sponsorships.
It’s driven by real-world evidence and scientific review.
Every article on MoldNews is:
- Based on actual field cases and lab findings
- Reviewed by experienced professionals at YCM
- Cross-checked with published research and regulatory standards
- Free from commercial or brand influence
We don’t claim to have all the answers. But what we do publish, we stand behind — with clarity, context, and care.
What makes us different?
We’re not selling mold removers.
We’re not trying to scare you.
We’re here to inform you — simply, honestly, and precisely.
Whether you’re a homeowner worried about bathroom mold, a factory inspector needing better guidelines, or a student writing a report — MoldNews is here to make mold make sense.
Who’s behind the scenes?
MoldNews is curated by a multidisciplinary editorial team from YCM, including specialists in:
- Environmental microbiology
- Field inspection and prevention
- Product compliance and logistics
- Mold imaging and classification
The editorial team behind MoldNews works closely with MRC’s researchers and GMPP’s field auditors, translating technical findings into articles, guides, and reports that anyone can understand — without losing the scientific accuracy that makes them trustworthy.
We’re not a media company — we’re a research team committed to making what we know useful for the public.
Want to reach out?
We welcome questions, topic suggestions, or corrections.
📧 Email us anytime: [email protected]
Learn more about our parent organization:
🌐 www.ycm.group
Our promise
We believe that the first step to mold prevention is understanding.
And understanding should be free, not commercialized.
That’s why we built MoldNews — and why we’ll keep building it.
Learn more about our research team → Our Team