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Melissa Hockstad joins ACI Jan. 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. – November 21, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors has announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective January 1, 2017.
Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision to step down, will serve as advisor to ACI through January 2018.
Ms. Hockstad comes to ACI with extensive experience in the trade association and industry arenas.…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be on the brink of banning safe and effective products, essentially eliminating consumer choice for millions of Americans.
Every day, antibacterial soaps are used in homes, offices, schools, child care centers and many other commercial settings. Yet a recent announcement by FDA cast an unrealistically dark picture of this category of products that have been on the shelves for decades.
Specifically, FDA issued a final rule governing particular active…
Handwashing tips, Free Mini-Poster and Activity Sheet
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others.
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the restroom
When preparing food
Before meals and snacks…
ACI Statement on FDA Consumer Rule on Antibacterial Soaps
Washington, D.C. – September 2, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement in response to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration concerning consumer antibacterial soaps and washes:
"Consumer antibacterial soaps and washes continue to be safe and effective products for millions of people every single day.
"Antibacterial soaps are critical to public health because of the…
Methods Avoided the Use of Between 115,000-150,000 Test Animals, with Associated Savings of $50-70 Million [US]
Paper Authored by ACI Scientists
Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2016 – Research methods that used innovative non-animal techniques for filling hazard data gaps for 261 high production volume chemicals eliminated the need for over 1200 animal tests that would have sacrificed 115,000 to 150,000 animals, according to a newly published study.
A paper now available in…