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Are cleaning products safe?
OverviewBy following label instructions and recommended safety practices, families can confidently and safely use cleaning products in their homes and communities.Modern cleaning products undergo scientific testing and are subject to regulatory oversight, helping to substantiate their safety when used as directed. In fact, proper usage of cleaning products can promote wellness by minimizing health…
Marie Gargas promoted to Associate Vice PresidentTwo new hires advance ACI’s Sustainability and Science initiativesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Marie Gargas to Associate Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs. The Institute also welcomed Leeann Arthur as Senior Director, Sustainability and Lilian Lam Josephson, Ph.D., as Senior Director, Public Health.“These leadership additions strengthen ACI’s ability to serve…
During National Safety Month, ACI urges families to choose safe storage over “aesthetic” organization trends6 in 10 Americans store – or would store – cleaning products in decorative containers, raising avoidable risks at homeEven as safety remains a top stated priority, unsafe storage behaviors continue to climbThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging families during National Safety Month to rethink a growing home-organization habit:…
Senior Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs
Jim joined the American Cleaning Institute in July 2018. His areas of responsibility are the toxicology, human safety and efficacy of cleaning products and topical antiseptics, including research, regulatory affairs and outreach. Prior to joining ACI, Jim was a Senior Toxicologist at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office…
Prevention Starts with Proper Storage and Smart Habits Around Cleaning ProductsMany accidental exposures happen in the moments when a product is left out “just for a minute.” During National Poison Prevention Week (March 15–21, 2026), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is reminding families that taking an extra second to store products safely can help prevent accidental poisonings, especially among young children and vulnerable adults.Cleaning products play an essential role in protecting…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted formal comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s Background Document on Microplastics in Consumer Products Research.“ACI aligns with DTSC’s goal to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment during all stages of the consumer product life cycle,” said Dan Selechnik, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, American Cleaning Institute. “Clear…
SUMMARY/PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITIONReporting to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety, the Manager, Environmental Science Affairs supports ACI’s environmental science work through management of research, modeling, and technical initiatives focused on the environmental fate, transport, and exposure of cleaning product ingredients.While positioned within the Environmental Health function, this role…
Trade Group Calls For Targeted Improvements To Modernize Chemical Safety Law And Strengthen U.S. Supply ChainThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) continued to advocate for targeted changes and modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as part of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Thursday.ACI, the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, submitted a letter to the Chairs of the Subcommittee in advance of the hearing on the…
Trade Association Aims to Build Momentum and Bipartisan Support for Science-Based, Timely Chemical Management ProgramACI Says TSCA Reforms Would Benefit American Consumers, Manufacturers and BusinessesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will lead a coalition of member companies this week in a Congressional fly-in to build momentum around proposed legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).ACI, the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, will…
State of the Association Delivered During 2026 American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President & CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an assertive, future-focused agenda designed to strengthen scientific credibility, regulatory clarity, global alignment and industry readiness amid accelerating marketplace change…