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ACI is First Non-Manufacturer Group to Successfully Submit Chemicals for Approval by EPA Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program approved eight cleaning product ingredients submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) for inclusion in its Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL).
The decision marks the first time Safer Choice has approved a SCIL submission by a non-manufacturer.…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities.
Everyone in the family can find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore, regardless of experience level.
Here Is a Basic Cleaning…
ACI Submits Comments to FTC on Key Environmental Claims
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to bring greater clarity on its enforcement of environmental marketing claims which will allow “consumers to make better informed purchasing decisions” going forward.
In comments submitted to the FTC on proposed revisions to the agency’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marking Claims (“Green Guides”), ACI called for “more frequent…
EPA, Scientists Assert Safety and Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Film
ACI Debunks Blueland Marketing Myths with Scientific Facts
NYC Plan to Ban Detergents Using PVA/PVOH “Unnecessary”
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is addressing misinformation in a corporate marketing and advocacy campaign against laundry and dishwashing detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA/PVOH), the subject of an effort in New York City to ban the products…
Cleaning product labels contain more information than ever before. Whatever you want to know about a product can likely be found either printed on the label or by following a link or QR code to additional details online. It is important to read the information on the label before using a product because there are instructions and safety messages to ensure safe and effective use. From directions to ingredients, our resources will help you understand more about what you will find…
Program Finalized, Speakers Added for ACI Workshop
on New Test Methods for Cleaning Product Safety
March 2 Event Brings Together Experts Reviewing Latest In Vitro Methods to Assess Respiratory Irritation
Event Registration is Open on ACI’s Website
Washington, D.C. – February 16, 2023 – An in-depth agenda has been finalized and new speakers added to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) March 2 workshop, “New Approach Methods (NAMs) for the…
ACI supports policy and innovation initiatives that create packaging and products consistent with our principles:
Sustainability: ACI’s advocacy will reflect ACI’s Principles of Sustainability via the promotion and support of the sustainability goals recognized by the ACI Board of Directors.
Human Health and Quality of Life: ACI expects cleaning product packaging to protect the health and safety of consumers and to allow…
Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually eliminating packaging waste.
Recycling Steps:
Consider product packaging when purchasing. Look for packaging made with recycled material or if it’s designed to be refillable. You might…
Agency Rejects “Unnecessary Petition” that Would Have Restricted Polyvinyl Alcohol
American Cleaning Institute Commends EPA for “Sticking to the Science”
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) applauded a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a petition requesting increased testing and changing the safety status of a key chemistry used to make concentrated detergent unit-dose packets and sheets from its Safer Choice program.
At…
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Hosts Annual Congressional Fly-In
Cleaning Product Innovators Focus on Improving TSCA Review Process, Recycling Issues
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its annual Capitol Hill fly-in event on June 12 for member companies to engage with congressional offices on issues most important to the cleaning products industry. The lobbying event focused on issues related to…