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Cleaning products are an essential part of keeping our public spaces and homes safe and clean. Consumers want to know what is in these products and how they work to be more confident in their effectiveness. Cleaning product manufacturers are providing more information than ever before about product ingredients to meet that need. They are committed to making cleaning product ingredient information easily accessible and understandable, but more can be done to ensure…
Soaps and detergents are essential to personal and public health. Through their ability to loosen and remove soil from a surface, they contribute to good personal hygiene; reduce the presence of germs that cause infectious diseases; extend the useful life of clothes, tableware, linens, surfaces and furnishings; and make our homes and workplaces more pleasant.
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Online Initiative Features Weekly Messages on Cleaning Product Ingredients and Benefits
#DiscoverClean Hashtag to Be Highlighted on ACI’s Social Media Channels
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Discover Clean initiative, which will feature updated insights and information on cleaning products across ACI’s social media channels.
“In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are using cleaning and hygiene products more than ever,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI…
The ingredients in your cleaning products fall into several different categories, added to provide different characteristics and cleaning functions. Each product formula is a careful balance of various ingredients that will work best for what you are trying to clean.
For more information about the specific ingredients in a cleaning product, visit the manufacturer's website or look for the product in SmartLabel…
Washington, D.C. – January 29, 2019 – William H. "Bill" Phillips, a recognized environmental, health and safety expert throughout the cleaning products industry, is the 2019 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.
Bill Phillips is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs for Ecolab Inc. He joined Ecolab in 2003 and developed corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs. He managed facility…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced the appointment of Darius Stanton as Director, Regulatory Science.
In this role, Mr. Stanton will be responsible for development and management of research strategies related to the safety of cleaning product ingredients, serve as a point of contact for ACI’s chemical management and regulatory programs and help expand scientific understanding of ACI chemistry tools…
One of the many ingredients in cleaning products are solvents. They help give cleaning products the right thickness and help other ingredients stay mixed.
March 20, 2017
Jeffery Morris, Ph.D., Director
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
(via www.regulations.gov)
Re: Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic Substances Control
Act (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0654)
Dear Dr. Morris:
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)(1) is pleased to provide the following comments
concerning the Agency’s Proposed…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, welcomes three new employees: Taylor Bradley as Manager, Environmental & Scientific Affairs, Arielle Brown as Manager, Government Affairs and Joanne Oh as Communications & Outreach Coordinator.
“ACI is fortunate to welcome these talented individuals to our team,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO. “We know they will strengthen our core disciplines in our…
American Cleaning Institute Also Launches Concise Online Portal for Ingredient Information by Brand and Company
Helps Consumers Better Understand Their Cleaning Product Labels
Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled two new online resources aimed at enhancing consumer understanding and access to information about cleaning product ingredients.
“How to Read a Cleaning Product Label” breaks down the…