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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brian Sansoni, SDA – 202-680-9327
Scott Openshaw, GMA – 202-295-3957
Gretchen Schaefer, CSPA – 202-872-8100
Washington, DC (October 6, 2009) – Before a historic conference on modernizing the Toxic
Substances Control Act of 1976, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), Grocery
Manufacturers Association (GMA) and The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) today
offered eight building blocks to help guide the development of an updated law for…
In Partnership with
An Economic Analysis of the U.S.
Cleaning Products Industry
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Report Prepared for the
American Cleaning Institute
December 9, 2021
For more information about the report, please contact:
Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE
NAM Chief Economist and Director
Center for Manufacturing Research
(202) 637-3148
cmoutray@nam.org
The Center for Manufacturing…
In Partnership with
An Economic Analysis of the U.S.
Cleaning Products Industry
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Report Prepared for the
American Cleaning Institute
December 9, 2021
For more information about the report, please contact:
Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE
NAM Chief Economist and Director
Center for Manufacturing Research
(202) 637-3148
cmoutray@nam.org
The Center for Manufacturing…
By Electronic Mail
October 19, 2021
Brian Deese
Director
National Economic Council
Dear Mr. Deese:
The Biden-Harris Administration’s recently issued outline, American Pandemic Preparedness:
Transforming Our Capabilities, provides important insight into the whole-of-government work
underway to ensure the U.S. responds rapidly and effectively in the event of a future pandemic.
We are writing to both commend your efforts and to advocate for our industries’ inclusion as an…
Understand the language of soaps and detergents.
ALCOHOL: A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups. The alcohols used in light duty and liquid laundry detergents are isopropanol or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). These alcohols are used at low levels in liquid detergent formulations to control viscosity, to act as a solvent for other ingredients, and to provide resistance to low and freezing temperatures encountered in shipping, warehousing, and use. &…
Cleaning technology has come a long way from the ancient Babylonian way of soap-making. Today’s cleaning products are the result of thoughtful design, experimentation, and safety testing.
The machines we use to clean have also improved, becoming more sustainable and friendly for our environment. So far we have been able to make new cleaning products that allow us to wash in cold water (saving energy from water…
Grout is generally porous and white or light colored and can get dirty or discolored quickly. Get it clean with a little chemistry and a bit of elbow grease.
First off, you'll want to use an alkaline cleaner. Grout is primarily cement and can be dissolved by acids. Over time, an acidic cleaner may require you to re-grout sooner than intended.
How do you know if your cleaner will do the trick? Typically the product label will tell you the surfaces it works on. Or, if it…
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets
Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
99+% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard
Study analyzed data prior to publication of safety standard
As With Any Household Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Key
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a…
You use your cell phone every day. It goes from your pocket or purse to your face. You hand it to your kid to play a game, take it into the bathroom with you and leave it by your bed at night. And everywhere your phone goes, germs follow. In fact, a recent study found that phones have, on average, 10X more bacteria than most toilet seats. Ewww!
Wash your hands before using your phone to minimize grime and germs. In addition, here are some simple tips for cleaning your…
May 22, 2020
Sent Electronically
CDR Chad Dowell
Deputy Associate Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDowell@cdc.gov
Ms. Sherri A McGarry
Senior Health Scientist, CDC Liaison Food Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sherri.McGarry@fda.hhs.gov
Dear CDR Dowell and Ms. McGarry:
As the collective organizations representing the food, agriculture and consumer packaged goods (CPG)
supply chain, we…