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American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Issues Important Safety Reminders As We Clean More While Young Children Are Home
With millions of Americans now working from home while their children are out of school, we tend to be cleaning more to help protect against the spread of coronavirus.
New reports indicate an increase in calls to poison control centers for unintended exposures to cleaning and disinfecting products.
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org) is reminding…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be on the brink of banning safe and effective products, essentially eliminating consumer choice for millions of Americans.
Every day, antibacterial soaps are used in homes, offices, schools, child care centers and many other commercial settings. Yet a recent announcement by FDA cast an unrealistically dark picture of this category of products that have been on the shelves for decades.
Specifically, FDA issued a final rule governing particular active…
Ingredient labels contain a lot of information. They have a list of ingredients, but they also need room for directions and important safety messages. Smart consumers can get additional information from company websites to find out more about those ingredients, including where they are sourced and the role they play in making that product effective. Learn more about the formulations in your favorite soaps and home cleaning products with these resources from the companies that make them…
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry®.
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the $57.4 billion cleaning products industry.Read our history, who we are, and who we represent, as well as find out how ACI and our…
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning.
While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one additional reason – home safety. This is particularly important for…
In 2016, after years of science-based advocacy from ACI, industry partners and stakeholders, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.
ACI's goal in TSCA modernization was to ensure members’ ability to innovate and formulate. ACI is committed to targeted risk-management measures that focus priorities and are practical, timely, transparent and responsive to the needs of consumers and other stakeholders.
ACI was a leader among allied…
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Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Reckitt is combating climate change with ambitious plans to reduce its own carbon footprint and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. One way the company is working toward this…
To declutter, you need to set a clear timeline, identify priorities and goals, choose a decluttering method and make progress by going room by room.Clutter doesn’t just take up space in your home; it can weigh on your mind as well. As possessions accumulate, the task of cleaning and organizing may feel overwhelming. However, tackling clutter can be liberating, refreshing your living environment and benefiting others through donations and more sustainable living.Decluttering OverviewWhat is…
New Research Shows Nearly 800,000 Posts Promoting Laundry Packets Storage Outside Original Containers Over Four-Year Period
Practice Puts Americans at Risk for Unintentional Poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute
More than half of parents are not making safe decisions when storing cleaning products
Read more about creating an organized, functional and safe laundry room
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Unsafe storage of liquid laundry packets was portrayed nearly 800,000…