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ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.  The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI…
The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, promoted Dr. James Kim to Senior Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs.  James Kim, Ph.D., DABT, M.H.S., joined ACI in 2018 and previously served as Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Kim’s expertise in toxicology and risk assessment have enhanced ACI’s capabilities as a leading voice in industry…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics, New Sustainability Report, Promoting Cleaning is Caring Emphasis on Mental Health Highlighted at ACI Convention Pushing for more rapid reviews of critical and sustainable new chemistries for the cleaning products industry is one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in…
Longtime President & CEO of Stepan Company Was Former Chair of Association Board of Directors Mr. Stepan Received Association Distinguished Service Award in 2010 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is mourning the loss of F. Quinn Stepan, the longtime Chairman, President and CEO of Stepan Company who is regarded as a chemical and cleaning product industry icon. Mr. Stepan passed away on May 13, 2024. Quinn Stepan was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of…
ACI member manufacturers are actively conducting studies and working with the FDA to reinforce the safety and efficacy of these products  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) refuted recent comments made by activist groups challenging the safety and effectiveness of lawfully marketed antibacterial soaps and ingredients.   Contrary to the assertions raised by these groups, led by the Green Science Policy Institute in comments to the Food and Drug…
ACI congratulates President-Elect TrumpTrade association for cleaning products industry calls for focus on new chemical review processThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement on the election of Donald Trump as next President of the United States. The statement can be attributed to Douglas Troutman, ACI General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.“The American Cleaning Institute congratulates President-elect Trump on his election…

The American Cleaning Institute is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies…

The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announces the appointment of Marie Gargas as Senior Director of Regulatory and International Affairs. In this role, Gargas will be responsible for managing environmental health and safety related regulatory issues and activities of concern. She will also manage the expansion of ACI’s collaboration with organizations internationally. Gargas joins ACI from Plastics Industry
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain Sustainability Leadership, 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics at ACI Mid-Year Meeting ACI Mid-Year Meeting June 10-12 in Arlington, VA Advocating for a fair and equitable legislative and regulatory environment for the cleaning products industry remains one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in 2024…
Cleaning Product Industry Trade Group Says Agency Decision Doesn’t Reflect Best Available ScienceThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Supplemental Risk Evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, released November 13, saying that it does not fully reflect the best available science and is not in accordance with weight of scientific evidence standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).1…