The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Search

Results (63)

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…
Clear definitions, compliance safeguards, and technical refinements needed for regulatory certainty and equity  Industry making great strides to remain in compliance while continuing to provide effective and safe products  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the agency’s proposed 1,4-Dioxane limits for household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics, New Sustainability Report, Promoting Cleaning is Caring Emphasis on Mental Health Highlighted at ACI Convention Pushing for more rapid reviews of critical and sustainable new chemistries for the cleaning products industry is one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in…
SUMMARY/PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION We are excited to invite you to join our dynamic and award-winning team of communicators at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as Director, Issue Communications. Our team represents leading companies across the cleaning product supply chain, including P&G, Clorox, BASF, Dow, and many other innovative organizations. We are looking for someone who can help us effectively communicate the policy story of our industry to diverse audiences. By…
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…
The American Cleaning Institute – the trade association for the cleaning products industry – released the following statement in response to irresponsible headlines and stories - attempting to summarize a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience - that distort the safety and beneficial use of quaternary ammonium compounds: The use of cleaning products, disinfectants and their chemistries contribute to public health in homes, schools, healthcare settings and communities every single…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain Sustainability Leadership, 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics at ACI Mid-Year Meeting ACI Mid-Year Meeting June 10-12 in Arlington, VA Advocating for a fair and equitable legislative and regulatory environment for the cleaning products industry remains one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in 2024…
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…
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Has Long Record of Safety, Biodegradability Campaigners’ Previous Claims Against PVOH Thoroughly Rejected by EPA The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, issued the following statement in response to 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…
In order to get rid of a stain, some detective work is required. Identifying the source of the stain will determine the best way to remove it.