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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the implementation of a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state. 1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of the manufacturing process for some surfactants contained in cleaning products and detergents and is not an…
Data collection, consumer education, reducing single use plastics and increasing the availability of post-consumer recycled plastics are essential steps in curbing plastic pollution. EPA should consider the time it takes to transition packaging formats, as well as possible hindrances other EPA regulations could impose on new, more sustainable product formats. On July 28, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA…
New research shows 36% of Americans believe they can enhance their laundry space with decorative jars or containers Practice puts Americans at risk for unintentional poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute Important reminders ahead of National Poison Prevention Week Americans are swapping safety for style and are ditching their cleaning products original containers for a laundry room makeover. New research from the American Cleaning
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) appreciates Matt Fuchs and TIME Magazine for tackling the important topic of dishwasher pods and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in their recent article, “What Happens to the Plastic in Dishwasher Pods?”  We especially commend the article for highlighting a crucial point: detergent-grade PVA does not form microplastics, a misconception we are dedicated to clarifying. The article also notes the safety of these products,…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed disappointment in the signing of ill-advised New York legislation that could take some cleaning products off store shelves across the state. The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) – aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long Island – was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo   As we previously had indicated, this bill will have no measurable impact on…
Clear definitions, compliance safeguards, and technical refinements needed for regulatory certainty and equity  Industry making great strides to remain in compliance while continuing to provide effective and safe products  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the agency’s proposed 1,4-Dioxane limits for household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic…
The ACI Mid-Year Meeting provides an opportunity for industry leaders to network as they discuss core legislative, regulatory, international, sustainability and outreach issues in the cleaning products arena. ACI Standing Committee meetings are held, as well as networking activities, a State of the Association Address and speaker sessions on timely industry-related topics. Mon, 06/15/2020 - 09:00 Wed, 06/17/2020 - 17:00