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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…
Award Recognizes ACI’s Strong Support of Program The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for 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 helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) praised steps taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow consumers to more easily access information about ingredients in antimicrobial pesticide products, such as disinfectants. EPA announced that “consumers will be able to view inert ingredients for certain products by following a QR code or website link included on a product’s label. An inert ingredient is any substance other than an active ingredient that is…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) suggested several updates to Green Seal’s proposed “Healthy Green Schools and Colleges Standard for K-12 School Districts and Higher Education Institutions”. Applauds the clear messaging the Standard takes in regard to training, which is essential in protecting the health of workers and those that use an institution’s facilities. Urges the Standard to include effective active ingredients important for disinfection – including those…
This is a Members Only Webinar. Learn about ACI's ongoing social media efforts, including the Cleaning Is Caring campaign.  Wed, 08/10/2022 - 13:00 Wed, 08/10/2022 - 14:00
This week is National Poison Prevention Week and we are raising awareness about the precautions to take now to help create a safe environment year-round.
Board Welcomes Five New Directors Suzanne Carroll, Senior Vice President, Home and Personal Care, Nouryon is the newly elected Vice Chair of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors, joined by Sean Moriarty, Vice President and General Manager, Surfactants, Stepan Company, as ACI Board Treasurer. The Board elected its new officers and five new Directors at its latest meeting. The executives from across the cleaning product…
Experienced Environmental Scientist Joins Leading Cleaning Product Trade Group from EPA, Will Focus on Federal and State Regulatory Strategies The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the appointment of Nathan Sell as Director, Regulatory Science, a new position. In this role, Mr. Sell will be responsible for development and management of research strategies related to the safety of cleaning product ingredients, serve as a point of…