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Findings provide a baseline for robust long-term assessment of 1,4-dioxane in commercial products
Article published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents
A new study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) assesses the methodologies to measure a manufacturing byproduct that’s subject to restrictive rules in jurisdictions like New York State.
Legislators there passed a law in 2020 that limits the concentration of 1,4-dioxane to parts-per-million (ppm) levels in household…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Consumer Brands Association (CBA), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding the draft “Method Performance Criteria” (draft/MPC). The draft MPC provides guidance on what test methods are acceptable for manufacturers to use to determine whether…
Redesigned packaging, concentrated formulas reduced CO2 emissionsInnovations conserve approximately 9 million gallons of water a year The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced Henkel, a leading manufacturer of brands like Persil and Snuggle, has been selected as this year’s Sustainability Spotlight Award recipient.ACI noted how Henkel comprehensively reimagined select liquid laundry product lines for all® free clear, Persil and Snuggle brands, concentrating formulas to…
Feb. 1 Session: Transforming Transparency: Ingredient Communication at the Next Level and 1,4 Dioxane
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL
Experts from across the cleaning product supply chain will address two key industry priorities – ingredient communication and 1,4-dioxane – during the ACI Convention Issues Briefing on February 1 in Orlando, Florida.
The ACI Convention – the industry’s top global business-to-business event – will take place…
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 Administration (FDA…
ACI supports reinforcing North American economic integration and promoting American manufacturingDevelopment, implementation of mechanisms to resolve disputes, counter-act trade-restrictive measures, essential for agreement successThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, outlined its policy recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), urging transparent and fair trade practices among the North American marketplace under…
Says That Measurable Benefits Should be Assured if Fees Are Increased
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
In comments sent to the EPA, ACI recommends the following amendments be made to the proposed TSCA fee rule:
A realistic, updated timeline for when evaluations will be completed for both new and existing chemical evaluations, in association…
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Contributes to Concentrated Detergent Products Used by Millions of Households Everyday
Decades of Real-World Science Demonstrate Environmental/Human Safety and Biodegradability of PVA/PVOH
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a petition from non-governmental organizations calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the use of…
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…
The event will bring together leading representatives from across the home and personal care sector – including household and cleaning products manufacturers, chemical suppliers, regulatory and standard setting bodies, and NGOs – on leading-edge topics affecting our supply chain.