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ACI Members Highlight New Chemistries and Products at Capitol Hill ReceptionAdvocates Lobby to Improve TSCA Review Process, Retain Safer Choice at EPAThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) led two events May 20-21 for member companies to engage congressional offices about the importance of delivering innovative products and chemistries.More than one hundred people attended the Congressional Chemistry Caucus Reception, “Innovative Chemistries for a Cleaner America,” in the Rayburn House Office…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) appreciates Matt Fuchs and TIME Magazine for tackling the important topic of dishwasher pods and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in their recent article, “What Happens to the Plastic in Dishwasher Pods?”  We especially commend the article for highlighting a crucial point: detergent-grade PVA does not form microplastics, a misconception we are dedicated to clarifying. The article also notes the safety of these products, highlighting their approval…
2019 Data Reflects Direct, Indirect and Induced Impacts of Manufacturing and Downstream Distribution For the First Time, ACI Report Details Industry’s Impact in All 50 States The combined upstream and downstream economic impact connected to cleaning product manufacturing in the United States helped support nearly $200 billion in annual output and almost 700,000 jobs, according to a new report released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The report, reflecting economic data from 2019,…
The American Cleaning Institute, Consumer Healthcare Products Association have been calling for the temporary guidance withdrawal, citing quality and safety concerns as well as stabilized supply chains The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) praise the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for announcing the withdrawal of its temporary guidance for the manufacturing of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products. At the…
We have a collective responsibility to support multi-stakeholder initiatives that contribute to sustainable business success and a better future for everyone. Goal: Contribute positively to our shared future through supporting the UN SDGs. What Are the SDGs Created in 2015, the UN SDGs bring together government sectors…
ACI Launches National PSA and Online Resources to Demonstrate Cleaning and Caring Connection The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched Cleaning is CaringTM – a new campaign to communicate the value of cleaning in today’s society as a way to protect one another from the spread of illness and encourage consumers to maintain proper cleaning behaviors adopted during the pandemic. ACI’s Cleaning is Caring initiative is a reflection of new data that demonstrates a significant…
American Cleaning Institute Launches the Packets Up! Challenge Calls on Parents, Caregivers to Keep Laundry Products in Their Original Container Urges Pinterest, Other Social Platform Users Not to Promote Unsafe Storage Trends New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds nearly 13% of Americans are not storing liquid laundry packets in their original child resistant containers. A simple search on popular social media platforms, like Pinterest, show hundreds of trending…
“We’re in this for the long haul,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: maximizing business growth, enhancing public confidence, trust in cleaning products The American Cleaning Institute “needs to be in the driver’s seat” to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of the Association address. Speaking at the