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April 28, 2021 Theresa Michele, MD Director Office of Nonprescription Drugs Center for Drug Evaluation and Research U.S. Food and Drug Administration Dear Dr. Michele, We are writing on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute1 (ACI) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association2 (CHPA) to request that FDA withdraw its Guidance for Industry: Temporary Policy for Preparation of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency (COVID-19),…
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 underway in companies large and small, we believe it is…
February 4, 2019
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 for these products. Safety measures include: Label features such as safety icons and warning…
March 21, 2019
Q: I know that hard water can leave mineral deposits that cause spotting on glassware. Does very hard water also inhibit a detergent's ability to dissolve completely? Is the fine powder-like film residue on dishware actually the remains of undissolved detergent?  A: That white deposit is not undissolved detergent. It is a film residue caused by the hard-water minerals that remain after the water has evaporated – the same culprit that causes spotting! To prevent either from happening, you…
March 11, 2019
TRAC '~.' ; .. - ~4 \...~ -"-",,,..­ ACUTE TOXICITY OF ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE TO HYALELLA. AZTECA IN SEDIMENT: EFFECf OF MANIPUlATION OF SEDIMENT ORGA..'lIC CONTENT WITH HUMIC ACID Toxicity Test Report Submitted to: Dr. Richard Sedlack The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Ave. South New York, ~ry 10016 Report Number B-393 TRAC Laboratories, Inc. October 1, 1993 113 Cedar St. P.O. Bos 215 Denton, TX 76201 TRAG LABORATORIES,…
The majority of laundering questions that arise today have to do with poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Here are the typical problems with causes and treatments most likely to solve them. Ways to prevent problems from occurring are also given. Our laundry basics guide has more information on how to do laundry. Greyness-Overall / Uneven Yellowing - Body Soil Build up Fabric Discoloration…
December 6, 2018
How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full is too full?
February 4, 2020