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Consumer Product Ingredient Communication Initiative
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What is the Consumer Product Ingredient Communication Initiative?
Member companies of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), and the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) are responding to consumer requests for ingredient information.
The goals of this voluntary program are:
to provide meaningful information…
Half of U.S. households complete four or more loads of laundry each weekMost Americans sort their clothes before washing, a crucial step for preserving garment qualityACI has released an updated guide on using laundry softeners and enhancersTo mark National Laundry Day – April 15 – the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled new survey findings that shed light on how U.S. households approach laundry. From frequency of washes…
American Cleaning Institute Statement: New York State Cleaning Product Ingredient Disclosure Regulations
Washington, D.C. – April 25, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI – www.cleaninginstitute.org) released the following statement in response to regulations announced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requiring disclosure of chemicals in household cleaning products:
"Consumers should understand that cleaning product…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the cleaning…
Always use the proper amount of detergent when washing. What's the right amount? Read the label and keep in mind that too much detergent or too little can leave your clothes less clean than using the optimal amount. Follow the fabric care instructions on your clothing.
Also, be sure to keep all laundry products up and out of reach of children and adults with dementia. Detergents on the market today have been formulated and tested to be safe and effective…
CEO Melissa Hockstad: Meetings, Outreach with EPA, FDA, CPSC, CDC Highlight Busy First Half of 2021
Also Highlighted in “State of the Association” Address: Laying the Groundwork for Support of a Federal Ingredient Communication Policy
Throughout 2021, the American Cleaning Institute has focused significantly on enhancing “critical” regulatory connections with new federal agency leadership to ensure ACI is out in front on priority policy issues impacting the cleaning product supply chain.…
Choose and properly use the right products to help prevent illness every day!
Keeping your child care facility clean is vital for the health, safety and well-being of children and you. One of the most important steps you can take to reduce the spread of germs (i.e. bacteria, viruses and fungi) is keeping your environment clean throughout the day.
Daily Practices That Matter…
Wash your hands often
Understand the…