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Updated Publication Showcases Risk Characterization Framework to Inform Development of New Enzyme ProductsGuidance Document is Available for Free at cleaninginstitute.orgThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and A.I.S.E., the European cleaning and hygiene products industry association, have released their most recent industry guidance on risk characterization in the development of consumer products containing enzymes. This updated guidance provides a…
The cleaning product supply chain increased production, worked around the clock to meet increased demand and provided crucial information on proper product use as the coronavirus pandemic drastically challenged the national landscape, said the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in comments to a Senate panel examining manufacturers’ response to COVID-19.
In a letter to the leaders of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, ACI said that “the proper use of…
What is Coronavirus
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact.
Cleaning for Coronavirus
Handwashing: Proper…
How did you do? Find out what what the answers were and why to increase your cleaning and disinfecting know-how.
1. How often should you wash a reusable face covering?
Never, unless someone else is going to use it
After each use
Weekly
Monthly
Just spray it with disinfectant
Why: The CDC recommends washing your face covering routinely. Best practice is after each use. Cloth masks can be washed by machine or by hand, then should be completely dried, either by machine or by…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will be working with the leading global executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry to find the association’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.ACI is the trade association for the $60 billion cleaning product supply chain, representing manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these…
Top executives from Croda, Evonik and SC Johnson are the newest members of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.
Elected by the Board at its most recent meeting were:
Deborah Anderson, Vice President, Global Cleaning Solutions Product Line, Evonik Corporation
David Shannon, Senior Vice President, Croda North America
Alan VanderMolen, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, SC Johnson
“ACI is able to effectively represent the cleaning products …
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors elected three new members to its ranks at its virtual 2021 Mid-Year Meeting.
The new Directors include:
Zoë Baldwin, General Manager – Base Chemicals Americas, Shell Chemical LP
Diego Ruiz, Vice President – Global Government Relations, SC Johnson
Joseph Schwalbach, Vice President – Downstream Derivatives, Indorama Ventures Integrated Oxides and Derivatives
The executives were elected to fill vacancies…
1.5°C Challenge: 18 ACI member companies respond to industry trade’s challenge to align emissions reduction plans with a net zero (1.5°C) pathway. An additional 20 member companies have publicly committed to reach net zero by 2050.
Time for transparency: Industry calls for federal standard governing cleaning product ingredient labeling.
Recycling roadmap: Members set goal to achieve 75% recycling rate for cleaning product packaging waste by 2030.
A new…
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), has been elected to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors.
“I am honored to join the NAM Board and help advance the voice of the cleaning product supply chain, which provided essential products and chemistries during the pandemic and continues to be a strong contributor to public health and well-being,” said Hockstad.
Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is…