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Longtime Chemical Industry Executive from SOCMA Joins ACI as President & CEOWill Helm the Cleaning Product Supply Chain’s Trade Association Beginning August 11The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced that Jennifer Abril, currently President and CEO of SOCMA - The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates® - will become ACI’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11.Abril’s appointment was approved by ACI’s Board…
Report Says Industry Directly Supports 64,000 Jobs
Industry’s Upstream, Downstream Impact: $192 Billion Output, 756,000 Jobs
Report Available on American Cleaning Institute Website
Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2018 – The cleaning products industry has a direct impact on the U.S. economy totaling $59.1 billion, supporting 64,000 jobs and including $8.3 billion of labor compensation, according to a new report released by the American …
Dr. James Kim to Lead Technical, Regulatory Department
Richard Sedlak, the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Executive Vice President of Technical & International Affairs, is retiring from ACI as of December 31, 2019 after more than 42 years at the association.
As of January 1, 2020, Dr. James Kim, ACI’s Associate Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs, will lead the Institute’s technical and regulatory department.
“Rich’s vast knowledge,…
From left: Eric Schwartz (Clorox), Stephen Nilsen (Givaudan), and Jerry Porter (Procter & Gamble).
Jan. 31 Issues Briefing Discussion Features Executives from Clorox, Givaudan, Procter & Gamble
2024 American Cleaning Institute Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
How are companies across the cleaning product supply chain using artificial intelligence in product development, communications and marketing?
How are…
Associations Publish New Guidance for Professional Applications Using Enzyme-Based Cleaning Products
Guidance helps manufacturers of professional cleaning products containing enzymes in their risk assessment and management processes
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), A.I.S.E. (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products), AMFEP (Association of Manufacturers & Formulators of Enzyme Products) and HCPA (Household & Commercial Products Association) published a new industry guidance intended to provide…
American Cleaning Institute Issued 2014 Request for Agency to Create Specific Category for Food Handler Antiseptic Handwash Products
Antibacterial Soaps, Sanitizers "Critical to Infection Control," says ACI
Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a separate regulatory category for antiseptic products used in food handler…
Q: I unpacked my tent to get ready for the camping season, and found there was mold growing in the folds. How do I clean it without ruining the water-resistant properties?
A: If possible, start by contacting the tent manufacturer for specific directions. If this isn't possible, wait for a warm, sunny day and then set up your tent in a shady location. Shake or brush off dirt and any other debris that can be easily removed. Fill a bucket with warm water, add a few squirts 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…
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