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Findings assess systems to help avoid animal testing Article published in Frontiers in Toxicology The use of in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential for respiratory irritation depends on several factors, including the specifics of exposure methods and cell/tissue-based test systems. A new workshop report co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) examines this topic in the context of human health risk assessment for cleaning products as discussed…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.  The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI…
Spanish Researcher Honored with Glycerine Innovation Award Honor from American Cleaning Institute, Clean Fuels Alliance America Recognizes Research for New Uses of Glycerine Research efforts in the development of innovative strategies for upgrading bioglycerol are being honored with the 2024 Glycerine Innovation Award. This year’s recipient is Dr. Mohamed El Doukkali, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane (Morocco). The…
The American Cleaning Institute expressed disappointment at the recent consumer guidance issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging consumers to “skip” using antibacterial soap. ACI and a group of member company manufacturers of antibacterial soaps and ingredients continue to comply with stringent safety and efficacy requirements set by FDA in the 2016 final rule for consumer antiseptic hand washes, through a multi-year, multi-million-dollar research effort,…
New research shows 36% of Americans believe they can enhance their laundry space with decorative jars or containers Practice puts Americans at risk for unintentional poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute Important reminders ahead of National Poison Prevention Week Americans are swapping safety for style and are ditching their cleaning products original containers for a laundry room makeover. New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)…
The late Dr. David Macinga, who served as Vice President of Product Development and Regulatory Affairs, GOJO Industries, until his passing in June 2023, is the 2024 recipient of the ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. This posthumous honor is for Dave’s many years of outstanding service to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the cleaning products industry. Dave was actively engaged at ACI in a range of areas, especially the topical antiseptics program, where he provided…
You may have heard about a proposed bill in New York City that would restrict the use of polyvinyl alcohol, (also known as PVA or PVOH), a water-soluble polymer used to make sustainable laundry and automatic dishwasher detergent packets. This legislation is due to a campaign launched by the company Blueland to discredit polyvinyl alcohol use in detergents, despite decades of proof on safe use. We're diving into the science to separate myth from fact…
70% of Americans find that cleaning gives them a sense of accomplishment 60% of Americans are more attracted to their partner when they take the initiative to clean their home Learn More on ACI’s 2024 Cleaning Survey Results During this National Cleaning Week Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). During National Cleaning Week (March 24 – 30, 2024…
ACI member manufacturers are actively conducting studies and working with the FDA to reinforce the safety and efficacy of these products  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) refuted recent comments made by activist groups challenging the safety and effectiveness of lawfully marketed antibacterial soaps and ingredients.   Contrary to the assertions raised by these groups, led by the Green Science Policy Institute in comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA…
A stunning 89% of survey respondents think fall cleaning should be a thing, according to a new American Cleaning Institute survey A new blog post has tips for completing fall’s top cleaning tasks A new survey from the American Cleaning Institute unveils a surprising trend: fall is becoming the new spring in terms of home cleaning. An overwhelming 89% of respondents believe that fall cleaning should hold the same importance as spring cleaning, according to a survey conducted by Wakefield…