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Washington, D.C. – July 24, 2018 – James Kim, Ph.D., DABT, M.H.S., a toxicologist with extensive scientific and research experience in the public, private and academic sectors, has joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as Associate Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Kim most recently served as toxicologist with the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Statistical and Science Policy Branch. OMB is part of the…
Q: This year my resolution is to do a better job keeping my home clean and organized. Things always get so cluttered once the kids go back to school after the holidays. Do you have tips for how to start the year off on the right foot? The New Year is a great time to reset your cleaning routines and put some new organizational systems in place. Here are my top five cleaning resolutions: Make It a Family Project. Assign different family members specific areas that they’re in…
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 Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturers Associations (CMA). Made up of over 200 industry-specific manufacturing associations representing 130,000 companies worldwide, the CMA creates powerful partnerships across the industry…
Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker Brett Culp to Speak Feb. 3 ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2023, Orlando, FL Brett Culp, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of the not-for-profit The Rising Heroes Project, will give a keynote address at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. Culp’s presentation, “Superhero Leadership in Uncertain Times,” will take place February 3 during ACI’s Convention Week, January 30-February 4, 2022, at the Grande Lakes…
Data collection, consumer education, reducing single use plastics and increasing the availability of post-consumer recycled plastics are essential steps in curbing plastic pollution. EPA should consider the time it takes to transition packaging formats, as well as possible hindrances other EPA regulations could impose on new, more sustainable product formats. On July 28, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Draft…
Members-Only Series Offers Resources on Increasing Transparency, Reducing Emissions, Promoting Circularity, Contributing Positively Member companies of the American Cleaning Institute can now register for a four-part webinar series highlighting tools and resources to help them operate more sustainably while improving environmental and social outcomes. “ACI’s Corporate Compass outlines steps our members can take to support our four sustainability pillars,” says Nathan Sell, ACI Senior…
Says That Measurable Benefits Should be Assured if Fees Are Increased The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In comments sent to the EPA, ACI recommends the following amendments be made to the proposed TSCA fee rule: A realistic, updated timeline for when evaluations will be completed for both new and existing chemical evaluations, in association…
June 14 Event Brings Together EPA Experts from Regulatory, Scientific and Voluntary Program Offices Event Registration is Open on ACI’s Website ACI is hosting a one-day, members-only event featuring on-site presentations and updates from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives from regulatory, scientific and voluntary program offices. The day-long event will bring together ACI members and EPA officials during ACI’s Mid-Year Meeting June 14 in Washington D.C. The day’s…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of three staff members and a new addition to its Government Affairs team. The promotions include: Kristin DiNicolantonio to Senior Director, Stakeholder Communications. Kristin, who joined ACI in 2020, previously served as ACI’s Director, Stakeholder Communications. Her knowledge of ACI’s technical and scientific expertise help echo industry commitments to safety, health and sustainability. Prior to joining ACI, Kristin served…
American Cleaning Institute Asks Agency to Remedy Issues Involving Bulk Containers and Refilling The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify policies on labeling and refilling practices involving hand sanitizers. In a letter sent to the agency, ACI expressed concerns related to the “new, increasingly widespread practice of providing hand sanitizers to consumers in public settings...that are often sold in bulk and used to fill…