Background
Consistent Ingredient Communication
Consumers have a right to know, understand and trust what ingredients are in the products they use to keep their homes and workplaces clean. The cleaning products industry is committed to making ingredient information accessible and understandable.
Why It Matters
Building Consumer Confidence
Unlike other consumer goods, such as food and pharmaceuticals, there is no uniform national standard governing how cleaning product ingredient information is communicated. In the absence of a federal standard, cleaning product manufacturers adhere to California’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act as the regulatory framework to communicate ingredient information on product labels. Instead of growing ad hoc regulations that vary by state, the industry can, and should, follow and build upon this model.
Related Materials and Resources
- ACI Cleaning Chemistry Catalog
- Ingredient Functions
- How to Read a Label
Ingredients by Brand and Company
FAQ
Consumers can find ingredient information through multiple channels. Basic details are often listed on product labels, while more comprehensive information is available on brand websites, through customer service avenues or via digital platforms like SmartLabel.
The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017, enacted in California, established clear guidelines for ingredient disclosure. It demonstrates that stakeholders can come together to create transparent and workable requirements that benefit consumers.
Standardizing ingredient nomenclature involves using clear, consistent language to describe the functions of ingredients in a product. This helps translate technical terms into meaningful information that consumers can easily understand when making purchasing decisions.
Updated: July 7, 2026