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Q. Can using antibacterial products lead to superbugs?A. No. The body of scientific evidence currently available does not indicate that the use of antibacterial products gives rise to superbugs. Superbugs are bacteria types that have become resistant to the antiseptics and antibiotic agents which were designed to eliminate them. Consequently, superbugs are known to cause infections which are difficult to control. It is generally accepted that the overuse and misuse of…
ACI Sustainability Goal: Reduce GHG emissions across the cleaning products value chain as part of our industry’s collective efforts to confront climate change.
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 American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Brands Association (Consumer Brands), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding waiver guidance pertaining to a law that limits the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing products sold or offered for sale in New York State. In the comments, the associations specifically asked NYSDEC…
I've been hoarding disinfectants for the last year. Should I worry about them expiring?The shelf life of disinfectants is approximately 1 year. The one year of effectiveness typically begins with the manufacture date. The expiration date is there because over time the active ingredient (the chemical doing the advertised action) may degrade. After the expiration date the product may no longer be doing the work you expect it to, so make sure to use the product prior to the expiration date.…