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Longtime Chemical Industry Executive from SOCMA Joins ACI as President & CEOWill Helm the Cleaning Product Supply Chain’s Trade Association Beginning August 11The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced that Jennifer Abril, currently President and CEO of SOCMA - The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates® - will become ACI’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11.Abril’s appointment was approved by ACI’s Board of Directors following an…
At Congressional Hearing, ACI Highlights Research Efforts to Meet FDA Requirements on Antibacterial Soap Safety EfficacyAlso Urges Agency to Improve Communications, Response Efforts with Manufacturers Providing Research UpdatesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should consider options that would protect manufacturers who invest in research to help meet the agency’s data requests from ‘free-riders’ who benefit from the results of that work without paying a dime.That was the message delivered…
Honor Presented at 2020 ACI Convention
ACI CEO: Rob Bartolo “Defines Selflessness, Dedication and Commitment”
Dr. Robert Bartolo, Director - Global Product Stewardship at Procter & Gamble, is the 2020 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. The honor was presented at the 2020 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
Dr. Bartolo is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to the cleaning products industry…
Grand Prize Award Winning Communications Team Recognized for Accurate, Clear and Consistent Cleaning and Hygiene Education Throughout Pandemic
Read more about the award via PR Daily website
The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Communications Team received PR Daily’s Grand Prize for Nonprofit Communications Team of the Year for their innovative and effective efforts to ensure consumers use proper cleaning and hygiene practices amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The winning effort, “…
Chemistry in Question is a By-Product of Manufacturing Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
1,4-Dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse ingredients) contained in cleaning products…
Steve Christenson, who for more than a quarter century held a wide range of leadership roles in both the regulatory affairs and corporate counsel space for Ecolab Inc. and within the cleaning products industry, is the 2023 recipient of the ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.
Steve recently retired as Ecolab’s Senior Vice President – Global Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel after 26 years at the company.
Steve was actively engaged at ACI for two decades in a…
Findings Indicate that Antiseptic Compounds Are Unlikely to Cause Adverse Ecological Impacts
Risk Analysis Framework May Be Adapted for Other Ingredients That Reach the Environment Through Down-the-Drain Pathways
Article Published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
The use of three topical antiseptic compounds – benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT) and chloroxylenol (PCMX) – has increased due to the phase-out of other antimicrobial ingredients (such as triclosan)…
New recommendations enable families to choose the appropriate laundry care to meet their household’s needs.
Did you know there are different levels of laundry? The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released new science-based recommendations on laundry practices to help consumers understand how to help care for their families.
The new guidelines come as industry has seen an increase in consumer questions related to laundry best practices in light of COVID-19. How you wash and dry clothes may…
Ahead of Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season, Research Reflects Americans are Ready to Go Back In-Store, if Proper Cleaning Protocols are In Place
American Cleaning Institute Healthy Returns Program Provides Businesses with Concise Reminders on Cleaning to Keep Customers, Employees Healthy and Safe
Findings from a recent national survey unveils strong consumer confidence in business cleanliness, with two-thirds of Americans (65%) saying businesses are cleaning enough.
The findings from the…
Q. How are your hand hygiene practices different now compared to before the spread of novel coronavirus or COVID-19?
64% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently.
51% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds.
62% I use hand sanitizer more often.
10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices.
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19…