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In a nutshell, antibacterial disinfectants help kill germs on the surfaces in our homes. They’re pretty easy to recognize because their labels say they disinfect, kill bacteria or sanitize.
November 1, 2019
ACI Statement on FDA Consumer Rule on Antibacterial Soaps
Washington, D.C. – September 2, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement in response to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration concerning consumer antibacterial soaps and washes:
"Consumer antibacterial soaps and washes continue to be safe and effective products for millions of people every single day.
"Antibacterial soaps are critical to public health because of the…
February 4, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be on the brink of banning safe and effective products, essentially eliminating consumer choice for millions of Americans.
Every day, antibacterial soaps are used in homes, offices, schools, child care centers and many other commercial settings. Yet a recent announcement by FDA cast an unrealistically dark picture of this category of products that have been on the shelves for decades.
Specifically, FDA issued a final rule governing particular active…
February 4, 2019
Agency Considers New Regulatory Category for Key Germ Killing Ingredients
ACI: FDA May Be Taking “Restrictive Approach” Towards Active Ingredients
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted in-depth data and information to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to update the agency’s review of germ-killing antiseptic hand cleaning products that are widely used in commercial food handling settings.
In July 22 comments submitted to FDA, ACI recommended that the agency align the scope of…
July 24, 2019