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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…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will co-chair regulatory and sustainability sessions at the 2023 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, April 30 – May 3 in Denver, CO.
ACI will share information about our Cleaning Chemistry Catalog (C3), a database that provides information related to the safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products. C3 illustrates how safety assessment data from publicly available sources can be used to determine if human and environmental risks are…
Honored by Association TRENDS, Traver hand-selected by committee for going above and beyond in the industryKorie Traver, Chief Operating Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, has been named a 2026 Association Trailblazer by Association TRENDS.Honorees were chosen by the selection committee for their leadership skills and contributions to advancing associations. For more than 40 years, TRENDS has honored those in the…
Liquid Laundry Packets, Laundry Sheets, Microbial-Based Cleaners Should be Added to EPA Program, Says ACI
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) recommends new product categories be added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) potential expansion of their Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Programs.
The Safer Choice and DfE programs allow companies to get an agency-approved label if their products are proven to meet stringent health and environmental safety criteria.…
Fragrance Creators Association (Fragrance Creators) President & CEO Farah K. Ahmed and the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) President & CEO Melissa Hockstad released a joint statement today, recognizing the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) efforts to promote practical education and training related to new consumer products VOC regulations. The organizations co-hosted a one-hour webinar for members yesterday featuring Joe Calavita, Manager, Consumer Products…
ACI, CBC Unveil Informational Resources on Quats, A Valuable Ingredient in Many Common Disinfectants
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients
Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats.
Quats are a group of chemicals that are often found as the active ingredients…
Scott Tuchinsky, Business Head, Consumer Care North America, Croda, Inc., is the newest member of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.
Mr. Tuchinsky was elected by the ACI Board during its meeting in Washington, D.C.
“Scott’s long history working within the cleaning product supply chain adds to the breadth, depth and expertise that makes our Board leadership so strong and impactful,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO.
The American Cleaning Institute® (…
New Directors Elected to Two-Year Term
Four executives joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors during the 2024 ACI Industry Convention in Orlando, FL.
New Directors elected to a two-year term on the Board include:
Parthiv Amin, Senior Vice President, Care Chemicals North America, BASF Corporation
Deb Fiddelke, Vice President, Global Public Affairs, SC Johnson
Stephan Habif, Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Erik Roberts, Senior Vice…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI).
The authors of…
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…