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ACI held its 2017 Fall Meeting at its headquarters in Washington DC and hosted 70 registrants from over 35 companies.
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Attendees received valuable updates and information about trends taking place in the cleaning product industry, while offering them the opportunity to network and catch up with their fellow industry colleagues.
Standing Committees
The 2017 Fall Meeting was held over three days, providing Members with insightful information about ACI’s ongoing work…
February 4, 2019
Free Webinar for Parents and Teachers on December 8, 2020 at Noon EST
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is partnering with the National Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to sponsor and moderate a December 8 panel discussion on the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents.
During the National PTA Learning Lab, join…
December 2, 2020
Coverage of recent studies examining the increased use of disinfectants during COVID-19 may be sending misleading messages about the products’ safety during a time when they are playing a critical role in public health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org).
Among the key ingredients used in many disinfecting products are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) – “quats” for short.
“Quats are important workhorse chemistries in disinfectant products that have…
August 31, 2020
2017 Convention 2017 Mid-Year Meeting2017 ACI Convention RecapThe American Cleaning Institute’s 2017 Convention was the place to be for anyone in the cleaning products industry. The event gathered more than 960 attendees from 180 companies from 28 countries. This annual event continued its tradition of providing great opportunities to network, attend business-to-business meetings and learn about new trends and developments in the industry.Speaker SessionsThe Consumer Panel Presentation…
February 4, 2019
American Cleaning Institute Offers Free Resource to Help Keep Employees, Customers Healthy and Safe
Toolkit Available Online at CleaningInstitute.org/HealthyReturns
As communities across the nation begin the reopening process stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the roll-out of Healthy Returns, a free online toolkit for small businesses and offices containing concise, easy to understand reminders on hygiene, cleaning and…
June 30, 2020
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets
Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
99+% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard
Study analyzed data prior to publication of safety standard
As With Any Household Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Key
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a research letter…
May 6, 2019
French Researcher Honored With Glycerine Innovation Award
Honor from ACI, NBB Recognizes Research for New Uses of Glycerine
Washington, D.C. – May 2, 2017 – Research focused on converting crude glycerine, a key chemical feedstock in over-supply – into greener, more value-added products on developing alternative, greener technologies and processes – is being honored with the 2017 Glycerine Innovation Award.
This year’s recipient is Prof. Dr. Christophe Len, full Professor at the Université de…
February 4, 2019
Dr. James Kim to Lead Technical, Regulatory Department
Richard Sedlak, the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Executive Vice President of Technical & International Affairs, is retiring from ACI as of December 31, 2019 after more than 42 years at the association.
As of January 1, 2020, Dr. James Kim, ACI’s Associate Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs, will lead the Institute’s technical and regulatory department.
“Rich’s vast knowledge, experience and legacy within…
November 12, 2019
ACI's 2018 Mid-Year Meeting took place at our headquarters in Washington DC from June 18th - 20th, giving 118 registrants a chance to network, discuss current trends in the cleaning products industry and strategize during meetings of our experts standing committees. This was followed by the Board of Directors meeting on June 21.
An opening presentation from Nathan Brown and Howard Sklamberg from Akin Grump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP walked members through how to prepare for a…
February 4, 2019
Survey Results Were Presented at ACI & Good Housekeeping’s Discover Cleaning: Inside & Out Virtual Summit
Nearly Half of Americans Will Clean and Disinfect More This Flu Season
A new national survey reveals 86 percent of Americans are confident in their cleaning products to help protect against coronavirus. This new consumer cleaning and hygiene research was presented as part of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping’s first-ever joint virtual summit,…
October 13, 2020