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The American Cleaning Institute expressed disappointment at the recent consumer guidance issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging consumers to “skip” using antibacterial soap. ACI and a group of member company manufacturers of antibacterial soaps and ingredients continue to comply with stringent safety and efficacy requirements set by FDA in the 2016 final rule for consumer antiseptic hand washes, through a multi-year, multi-million-dollar research effort,…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C. Note: This case study was originally conducted in 2021. As of 2024, Novozymes is now Novonesis. Novozymes is combating climate change by cutting its own…
Whether you work in food preparation or elsewhere, it’s important for everyone to practice proper hand hygiene at work. It keeps you, your colleagues and any clients or customers safer by reducing the spread of germs. It also helps keep the workplace more productive with fewer sick days needed. Do you know all the times you should be washing your hands at the office? Here’s a list: Each time you use the restroom Before and after staff meetings if food is served After scanning newspapers…
American Cleaning Institute Unveils New Video Highlighting Common Sense Hygiene, Cleaning Practices to Combat Coronavirus Americans Say They’re Using Soaps, Sanitizers, Wipes More Since Coronavirus Spread A new poll conducted on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that despite widespread adoption of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, just over half (58%) of…
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…
  Gov. Cuomo Urged to Work for Collaborative, Pragmatic Solution The CEOs of associations representing the household and commercial cleaning product supply chain are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the serious consequences of legislation that could effectively take many products off store shelves across the state of New York. The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) is aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long…
Survey Finds Nearly a Third of Americans Have Seen Unsafe Storage on Social Media Join the Conversation on Social Media with #StoreNotDecor This September, as part of Baby Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Safe Kids Worldwide are raising awareness of popular, but dangerous and unsafe cleaning product storage trends seen on social media. With home organization trends on the rise, one trend in particular, displaying laundry detergents…
83% of Households Use Wipes at Least Once a Week 92% of Consumers Have Used a Cleaning, Disinfecting or Sanitizing Wipe ACI Showcases Consumer Survey Data at 2021 World of Wipes Conference Cleaning and disinfection practices experienced during the coronavirus pandemic will likely remain for many Americans, 50 percent of whom say they will continue to frequently disinfect high touch surfaces, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning…
CEO Melissa Hockstad: New Strategic Plan Will “Strengthen ACI’s Focus With Where We Want To Win, Have Maximum Impacts” 2020-2022 Will Have Enhanced Focus on Business, Science, Sustainability, Communications A new strategic plan approved by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors will allow the association to be more agile, more forward thinking and better position ACI for the long term, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO. Hockstad previewed…
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). The decision came after the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) filed a lawsuit against NYSDEC for exceeding its statutory authority…