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EPA Honor Recognizes Toxicological Reviews Resulting in 8 Ingredients Added to SCIL
ACI is First Non-Manufacturer Group to Successfully Submit Chemicals for Approval by EPA Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association of the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. ACI was recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Supporter.
EPA’s Safer Choice program helps consumers and…
September 22, 2021
CMA, as part of National Association of Manufacturers, Brings Together Business Leaders Within the Trade Association Community
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), will serve as the Vice Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturers Associations (CMA).
Made up of 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations representing 130,000 companies worldwide, the CMA creates powerful partnerships across the industry…
January 14, 2022
In a letter to President Joe Biden, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) outlined several policy priorities to “help ensure and enhance the availability of critical products and chemistries for the American people.”
ACI’s goal “remains to ensure delivery of finished cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting products critical to combating the novel coronavirus to market and increasing the supply of ingredients to accomplish this goal,” wrote Melissa Hockstad, ACI President and CEO. “ACI member…
January 20, 2021
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 EHS audits, worker…
March 11, 2019
American Cleaning Institute Issued 2014 Request for Agency to Create Specific Category for Food Handler Antiseptic Handwash Products
Antibacterial Soaps, Sanitizers "Critical to Infection Control," says ACI
Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a separate regulatory category for antiseptic products used in food handler settings.
The agency announced that it is formally…
March 11, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of three staff members in its human resources, administrative and communications departments.
The promotions include:
Wanda Stokes to Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Administration. Wanda, who joined ACI in 2003, previously served as Senior Director, Human Resources & Administration and has extensive experience in leading ACI’s human resource efforts.
Joanne Oh to Senior Communications &…
January 5, 2021
The ambition we are striving for is for all cleaning product packaging to be circular.
Our Roadmap for getting there:
As an industry, we are committed to improving packaging design by ensuring packaging is recyclable or reusable, reducing virgin material use, and increasing post-consumer recycled (PCR) or renewably sourced content. In addition, we know we have a role to play in helping to evolve our systems of recovery. To support this transition, in 2021, we released our Circular Packaging…
October 4, 2023
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging Congress to hold the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accountable in meeting its statutory obligations to review new chemical submissions, as required by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
ACI submitted written comments as the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee examined EPA’s TSCA implementation as part of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
“ACI urges the…
January 24, 2024
At ACI, we strive to stay at the forefront of sustainability leadership while doing everything we can to assist those companies just starting out on their sustainability journeys.
What Sustainability Means to Us
In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and sustainable future…
February 8, 2019
Leadership Evolution Group’s Amy Riccardi to Speak at 2022 Convention Session
Feb. 1 Session: Future of Work
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2022, Orlando, FL
Join ACI's Future Leaders Group for a forward looking, interactive session with Amy Riccardi, Chief People Officer & Founder, Leadership Evolution Group during the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
The Future of Work Session will take place February 1 during ACI’s Convention Week, January…
November 30, 2021