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July 11, 2013 Honorable John Shimkus Honorable Paul Tonko Chairman Ranking Member Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 RE: Subcommittee Hearing on the Toxic Substances Control Act…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities. These guidelines help everyone in the family find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore.Practice Prevention Keep…
The ACI Member Sustainability Showcase is our one-stop online information source for cleaning product industry sustainability updates. It is a portal to our member companies’ best sustainability content, including sustainability reports, webpages, press releases, and other initiatives. ACI is enthusiastic about every opportunity to celebrate and promote the sustainability success stories of all our member companies. With countless efforts…
Proper storage of all cleaning products is a daily practice that can help prevent accidents in the home. In particular, liquid laundry packets need to be used and stored as directed and kept out of reach of children.  As liquid laundry packets came onto the market, sales greatly increased due to the ease and convenience of use. In 2015, a multi-stakeholder group gathered to develop a safety standard…
Cleaning Product Supply Chain Experts Discuss Industry Priorities Feb. 2 Panelists Include Representatives from P&G, SC Johnson, Henkel, Milliken, Plastipak 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL Policy and packaging experts from across the cleaning product supply chain will address two key industry priorities – ingredient communication and sustainable packaging – during the ACI Convention Issues Briefing February 2 in Orlando,…
Set a good example by washing your own hands often and properly. Teach kids to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, rinsing and drying completely. Tell kids when to wash, such as after using the bathroom, before eating and after touching animals, blowing your nose, coughing and sneezing. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers, gels or antibacterial wipes on hand when soap and water are unavailable. 222 111 555 At Your Finger-Tips Learning hand hygiene begins long…
Steve Christenson, who for more than a quarter century held a wide range of leadership roles in both the regulatory affairs and corporate counsel space for Ecolab Inc. and within the cleaning products industry, is the 2023 recipient of the ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. Steve recently retired as Ecolab’s Senior Vice President – Global Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel after 26 years at the company. Steve…
Tener las manos limpias es tener buena salud ¿Por qué es importante tener las manos limpias? Según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de las Enfermedades, lo más importante que podemos hacer para evitar enfermarnos y contagiar a otros con la enfermedad es lavarnos las manos. ¿Cómo debo lavarme las manos? 1. Moje sus manos y aplique jabón en barra, líquido o en polvo. 2. Frote sus manos juntas vigorosamente, y limpie bien todas las superficies. 3. Continúe por 20 segundos para un…
New data released through the standards-setting body ASTM International show a substantial decline in the rate of young children’s exposures associated with liquid laundry packets. This shows the interventions are working. Progress has been made, yet there is more work to be done. An ASTM subcommittee, which met June 12 in Washington, D.C., reviewed data collected from 2017. The December 2015 publication of ASTM's liquid laundry packets voluntary safety…
Cleaning Product Supply Chain Innovations Showcased at ACI Convention 2ND ACI Innovation & New Technologies Showcase Set for Jan. 27 in Orlando Washington, D.C. – January 23, 2017 – The 2017 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention will shine the spotlight on creative and sustainable chemistries taking place within the cleaning product supply chain. The second ACI Innovation &…