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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…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) today announced that its President and CEO, Melissa Hockstad, will step down from her position to lead the Consumer Brands Association. Hockstad joined ACI in January 2017 and has led the association for the last eight years. ACI has announced that it will initiate a search to identify a new leader.
Under Hockstad’s leadership, ACI experienced a transformative period of innovation and strategic growth. Her tenure saw the successful execution of key…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.Because cleaning matters, handwashing in schools has been a priority since 1926 where we focus on behavior, cleaning supplies and education. In September 2011, ACI conducted an online survey of parents and children where we looked at parental influences on…
Popular Products Kill Germs That Can Make Us SickA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban the sale of antibacterial soap products and would have negative impact on consumers’ health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).Legislation dubbed “The Safer Soap Act” makes spurious claims against the key antiseptic ingredients used in consumer antibacterial soaps that are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).ACI is the trade association for the cleaning…
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…
EPA Honor Recognizes Toxicological Reviews Resulting in 8 Ingredients Added to SCIL
ACI is First Non-Manufacturer Group to Successfully Submit Chemicals for Approval by EPA Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association of the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. ACI was recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Supporter.
EPA’s Safer Choice program helps consumers…