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Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada and Mexico to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain ChallengesACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLExecutives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.Attendees will learn about the global industry outlook, trends, opportunities that…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) provided a report to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) describing specific progress on all ongoing studies within ACI’s Topical Antiseptics Program (TAP), addressing safety and efficacy data gaps for critical antiseptic ingredients.
The progress report submitted to FDA:
Provides a status update of data generation activities across multiple active ingredients ACI is supporting (benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, chloroxylenol, ethanol and…
The holidays are almost here! They may look different than in years past, but we can still find ways to show loved ones that we care. This year, small businesses are also in need of some holiday cheer. If you plan to go out shopping, here are some steps you can take to stay safe and clean.
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI).
The authors of…
American Cleaning Institute Unveils New Video Highlighting Common Sense Hygiene, Cleaning Practices to Combat Coronavirus
Americans Say They’re Using Soaps, Sanitizers, Wipes More Since Coronavirus Spread
A new poll conducted on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that despite widespread adoption of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, just over half (58%) of Americans are mindful of washing their hands for at least 20 seconds,…
BackgroundAntimicrobial ingredients are typically found in antibacterial hand soaps (hand washes) and hand sanitizers (hand rubs). Hand washes and hand rubs are over-the-counter (OTC) topical antiseptic drugs and thus are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Household antibacterial soaps containing benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT), and chloroxylenol (PCMX) remain under FDA’s ongoing review to characterize the safety and effectiveness of topical…
BackgroundAdvancing Chemical Innovation Through Smart RegulationChemical innovation forms the foundation of most products in society and is key to a growing, vibrant, and sustainable economy, including job creation.ACI supports a risk-based regulatory approach for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chemical management process that is practical, timely, and firmly grounded in sound science. This ensures member companies can formulate new innovative products for American…
Katie Sullivan Joins as Director, Issue CommunicationsLindsey Mathis Welcomed as Project Manager, OperationsThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, announces the appointment of Katie Sullivan as Director, Issue Communications and Lindsey Mathis as Project Manager, Operations.In her role, Sullivan will manage communications efforts on key industry issues, building ACI’s messaging platforms to foster the growth and innovation of the…
Dr. Wayne Ashton, Senior Vice President, Home and Personal Care at IFF, is the 2025 recipient of the ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. This honor is for Dr. Ashton’s many years of outstanding service to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the cleaning products industry. He was actively engaged at ACI as a member of the Board of Directors from 2014-2023, having served as Chairman from 2021-2023, Treasurer from 2019-2021, member of the Board’s strategic planning…