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THE FUNCTION OF ENZYMES IN CLEANING | ENZYMES ENABLE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS | SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS FOR ENZYMESTHE ROLE OF ENZYMES IN DETERGENT PRODUCTS The role of enzymes in detergent products The industry’s commitment to safe and sustainable use What is an enzyme? An enzyme is a catalyst which can speed up biological processes. Enzymes exist in all of nature – in microorganisms, plants, animals, as well as human bodies. Enzymes were introduced as ingredients in cleaning…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) today announced that its President and CEO, Melissa Hockstad, will step down from her position to lead the Consumer Brands Association. Hockstad joined ACI in January 2017 and has led the association for the last eight years. ACI has announced that it will initiate a search to identify a new leader. Under Hockstad’s leadership, ACI experienced a transformative period of innovation and strategic growth. Her tenure saw the successful…
Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products The information contained in this publication was created and/or compiled by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)® and is offered solely to aid the reader. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but ACI and its member companies do not make any guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or…
The Ingredient Naming Translator was generated in order to clarify the various naming conventions that can apply to a single cleaning product ingredient, so that any user of a cleaning product can access information about the ingredient they are interested in.  Please note that the Translator was developed as a comprehensive cross reference of ingredient names encountered during the Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative. As such, the same ingredient name may appear multiple…
This tool is an online database that serves as a resource for information related to the safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products. Search About FAQ Resources   #page-wrap { width: 730px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } #all > ul { list-style: none; float: left; width: 174px; height: 88px…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned and updated CleaningInstitute.org website, offering its audiences a modern resource for easier access to information on the value cleaning products bring to all facets of life.  “The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO.  “Our revamped website helps showcase that path by being a leading source of information on…
Q. I’m motivated this year to do a massive spring cleaning but with little kids running around my home, I'm concerned about cleaning product safety. How should I be planning to clean safely?  A. We encourage parents to do spring cleaning in the absence of young children so that you can give it your full attention without distractions. Here are some additional safety tips —  Children are usually curious and explore all the new things they find around a household. Take…
Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI member companies and legislators use to assess the safety and effectiveness of cleaning products and their ingredients. Research ACI and our members share detailed technical information with a variety of audiences as part of our commitment to transparency and product and ingredient stewardship. ACI’s research…
Schools may be out for summer, but this is no time to relax your handwashing habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Everything you need to know about handwashing you probably learned in preschool. But, if you forgot, here’s a reminder of the steps for washing your hands: Wet your hands with clean, running water (…
Winning the race to go digital in B2B Table of Contents Digital is the New Differentiator 02 Using Built-in B2B Functionality to Boost Sales and Loyalty 05 Company Account Management 06 Flexible Payment Options 08 Custom Catalogs and Price Lists 11 Fast, Frictionless Buying 14 Assisted Selling 16 Request for Quotes 18 Creating Content-rich, Personalized Experiences 21 Customer Segmentation and Targeting 22 Promotions 23 Loyalty Programs 24 Multi-site Management 25…