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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…
October 21, 2021
Annual Women’s Forum to Highlight Catalyst Report on "Leveraging Differences to Drive Business Results" Panel Discussion to Feature ACI Board Members from Amway, BASF, Clorox ACI Convention Takes Place January 29-Febuary 3 in Orlando, Florida Washington, D.C. – December 15, 2017 – The Women’s Networking Forum and Panel at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Convention will explore how companies can thrive through "Inclusive Leadership: Leveraging Differences to Drive…
February 4, 2019
In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and sustainable future. To ACI, a vibrant future is one with: Healthy People Cleaning products help people lead healthier lives Flourishing Planet Nature is valued and all Earth’s inhabitants flourish Thriving Business Businesses are…
December 6, 2018
Computer Cleaning: Hotspots for Germs in the Office Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that commuted with you are transferred from…
December 6, 2018
ACI exhibited at the 2017 National Leadership Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) in Nashville, Tennessee to share key programs with many of the 7,800 FCCLA members that attended. ACI provided educational resources and materials on laundry packet safety and sustainability practices in the laundry room. Attendees also learned how their chapters could earn national recognition for their schools by participating in the Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP…
February 4, 2019
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning. While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one additional reason – home safety. This is particularly important for protecting…
March 12, 2019
    Taking care of our schools is a critical priority for our young people to continue to thrive. For everyone, including faculty, nurses, parents/guardians and students to feel supported and confident in their school community, we recognize health and safety is a top priority – and everyone has an important role to play. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People program is a collaboration of the American Cleaning…
February 4, 2019
Kao Corporation Scientists Honored With ACI Distinguished Paper Award Research Article Recognized as Best 2016 Paper in Journal of Surfactants & Detergents Millions of consumers love the "softness" of their clothing after using liquid fabric softeners. Scientists from the Kao Corporation in Japan have unlocked the mechanism describing how these products work effectively on cloths and yarns, which could pave the way to more effective softening products. Their research was…
May 6, 2019
Key Information for Caregivers: As With Any Household Cleaning Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Essential Safety Tips Available on ACI Website: www.cleaninginstitute.org/caregiver-tips/ Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard Video Available to Showcase…
February 4, 2019
In November, ACI met with many of the 1,300 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Members and Advisers attending FCCLA’s 2017 National Cluster Meeting in Washington, DC. ACI presented a workshop for over 250 attendees and shared hand hygiene educational materials at the exhibit table. The workshop focused the impact that good hand hygiene habits has on student health. It also included information about the Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP program, a joint…
February 4, 2019