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15 Member Companies Conduct Bipartisan Outreach for Science-Based, Timely Chemical Management Program ChangesTSCA Improvements Would Streamline Innovation and Bring Safer, More Sustainable Chemistries to Market ACI SaysMembers of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) advocated late last week for proposed legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).ACI, the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, led a coalition of 26 attendees representing 15 member companies…
Trade Group Says Science-Based, Timely Chemical Management Program Would Benefit American Consumers and BusinessesAs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reviews legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reiterated its call for targeted changes to the bill to address bottlenecks in the review process.ACI, the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, wants its member company manufacturers to be able to…
ACI Supports Risk-Based, Timely Approach Grounded in ScienceTSCA Modernization Would Streamline New Chemical Review Process, Allow for More InnovationThe House Energy and Commerce Committee leadership has introduced legislation to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to collect administrative fees for chemical reviews under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) while proposing additional new changes to the statute.With TSCA changes top of mind in the House, the…
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 Environment Chemicals…
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 work with…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) agrees that antibiotic resistance is a global public health issue that demands rigorous, evidence-based solutions.However, a recent Viewpoint article published in Environmental Science & Technology – which reflects the authors’ perspective rather than presenting new research – suggests that antibacterial soaps, disinfecting wipes, sprays, and related products provide “no added health benefit” and should be broadly restricted. Such claims…
What’s the science behind how cleaning products remove dirt and bacteria?Cleaning products work by leveraging chemistry and biology to break down, lift, and eliminate unwanted substances from surfaces. Most cleaning agents contain active ingredients—such as surfactants, enzymes, or disinfectants—that target specific types of dirt and microorganisms.Surfactants are molecules that reduce surface tension, allowing water to spread and penetrate grime. They surround and loosen…
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 is dedicated to environmental systems and ecological pathways, including aquatic…
BackgroundThe Regulation of Polymer Chemistries Polymers are molecules made up of many smaller, repeating structural units called “monomers” linked together in long chains or networks. Some examples include rubber, cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). There has been an increase of state and federal governments regulating polymers in consumer products, and in some cases, conflating them with microplastics. It is important to distinguish that although all plastics are polymers, not all…
BackgroundConsistent Ingredient CommunicationConsumers 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 MattersBuilding Consumer ConfidenceUnlike other consumer goods, such as food and pharmaceuticals, there is no uniform national standard governing how cleaning product ingredient information is…