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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…
Labeling program directed to consumers, favored by many retailers The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) joined a diverse coalition of nearly 60 manufacturers and organizations asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore the Safer Choice Program. A letter was sent February 5 to EPA Acting Administrator Jane Nishida, voicing “strong support” for the program “as well as our concern for its long-term viability.” The Safer Choice Program allows companies to get an agency-approved…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the implementation of a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state. 1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of the manufacturing process for some surfactants contained in cleaning products and detergents and is not an intentionally added ingredient…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned and updated CleaningInstitute.org website, offering its audiences a modern resource for easier access to information on the value cleaning products bring to all facets of life.  “The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO.  “Our revamped website helps showcase that path by being a leading source of information on…
Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative: Roadmap to drive the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning products ingredients 1.5°C Challenge: 22 ACI member companies respond to industry challenge to align emissions reduction plans with a net zero (1.5°C) pathway. 62 member companies have publicly committed to reach net zero by 2050 or earlier Material Circularity Indicator tool: Support member companies’ efforts to improve cleaning product packaging circularity A new sustainability report…
Association Joins Coalition Efforts Urging Leaders to Ensure Manufacturers Can Maintain Operations ACI CEO Calls on DOJ, FTC to Take Action Against Price Gougers Exploiting Access to Cleaning Products and Ingredients The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging government leaders to recognize critical manufacturing, especially the cleaning product supply chain, as “Essential Infrastructure” during the coronavirus crisis. ACI joined a coalition of more than 60 associations in calling on…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume 1. Anionic Surfactants Part 4. Alpha Olefin Sulfonates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 August 1993 Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume 1. Anionic Surfactants Part 4. Alpha Olefin Sulfonates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Associatio n 475 Pari< Avenue South New York, New York 10016 August 1993…
Free Webinar for Parents and Teachers on December 8, 2020 at Noon EST The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is partnering with the National Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to sponsor and moderate a December 8 panel discussion on the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents. During the National PTA Learning Lab,…
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).  The authors of…
Honored by Association TRENDS, CEO Update for “Making a Vital Contribution to the Leadership of a Well-Recognized Association” Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a vital contribution to the leadership of a well-recognized association, who has an impact on the performance of the whole…