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ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual MeetingPublished in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, the study demonstrates a high-throughput approach to screening surfactant additives and linking structure to performance.A group of Dow researchers who developed new methods of evaluating surfactant effectiveness and efficiency has been recognized with authoring the best paper published in 2025 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.The honor was presented during the 2026…
CEO Melissa Hockstad: Meetings, Outreach with EPA, FDA, CPSC, CDC Highlight Busy First Half of 2021
Also Highlighted in “State of the Association” Address: Laying the Groundwork for Support of a Federal Ingredient Communication Policy
Throughout 2021, the American Cleaning Institute has focused significantly on enhancing “critical” regulatory connections with new federal agency leadership to ensure ACI is out in front on priority policy issues impacting the cleaning…
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 …
Marie Gargas promoted to Associate Vice PresidentTwo new hires advance ACI’s Sustainability and Science initiativesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Marie Gargas to Associate Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs. The Institute also welcomed Leeann Arthur as Senior Director, Sustainability and Lilian Lam Josephson, Ph.D., as Senior Director, Public Health.“These leadership additions strengthen ACI’s ability to serve the evolving…
This National Safety Month, ACI Warns Against Social Media Trends That Prioritize Aesthetics Over Safe StorageIn recognition of National Safety Month, ACI is reinforcing its #StoreNotDecor initiative to help families recognize and avoid unsafe storage trends that are popular and prevalent on social media platforms. According to ACI’s recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research, more than one in three (35%) of adults admit to keeping liquid laundry packets within reach or sight of children,…
ACI Supports Student Service Project to Assist Families in Need
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) partnered with the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) to support a new national community service project that donated 2,000 laundry detergent packets to families in need.
At AAFCS’ recent national conference, family and consumer sciences professionals donated laundry detergent packets for Clean for a Cause, an AAFCS…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of four staff members across its Government Affairs, Communications, Meetings and Information Technology departments.The promotions include:Catherine Anderson to Manager, Meetings. Catherine’s work provides support to the meetings and membership departments, enhancing the coordination of ACI’s member meetings including ACI’s annual Convention and Mid-Year Meeting. Joining ACI in 2022, she previously served as ACI’s…
Members-Only Series Offers Resources on Increasing Transparency, Reducing Emissions, Promoting Circularity, Contributing Positively
Member companies of the American Cleaning Institute can now register for a four-part webinar series highlighting tools and resources to help them operate more sustainably while improving environmental and social outcomes.
“ACI’s Corporate Compass outlines steps our members can take to support our four sustainability pillars,” says Nathan Sell,…
Says That Measurable Benefits Should be Assured if Fees Are Increased
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
In comments sent to the EPA, ACI recommends the following amendments be made to the proposed TSCA fee rule:
A realistic, updated timeline for when evaluations will be completed for both new and existing chemical evaluations,…