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ACI Co-Led Session to Address Major Infection Control Conference
ACI’s Paul DeLeo to Describe Pending Rule Changes That Could Affect Product Availability
Washington, D.C. – June 14, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will help infection control experts better understand the process and possible results from pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions on the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in healthcare antiseptics in early…
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…
Frequently cleaning your hands can slow the spread of germs. Alcohol based hand sanitizers or gels or antibacterial wipes are useful alternatives if soap and water are not available (for example, when traveling in the car or taxi on the way to a business meeting, before eating an in-flight meal or snack, outdoor work settings, etc.)
When Soap & Water are not Available - Use Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes
Use one or two squirts or pumps of the product.
Rub hands together briskly,…
Agency Defers Rulemaking, ACI Continues to Provide Safety, Efficacy Data on Five Key Antibacterial Ingredients
Washington, D.C. – December 19, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule governing the use of antibacterial ingredients in healthcare antiseptic products, including soaps, hand washes and rubs:
"The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomes the decision by the Food and Drug…
Q. Of all the pandemic related behaviors, which ones will you continue in the future?
76% Frequently washing hands with soap and water
57% Using hand sanitizer frequently
50% Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
39% Wearing a mask
37% Staying socially distanced
21% Other
9% Will not continue with any behaviors
Q. Why do you plan to continue these pandemic related behaviors?
73% For my health and wellness
62% For health and wellness of others
40% It is part of my everyday routine
20% I…
American Cleaning Institute Issued 2014 Request for Agency to Create Specific Category for Food Handler Antiseptic Handwash Products
Antibacterial Soaps, Sanitizers "Critical to Infection Control," says ACI
Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a separate regulatory category for antiseptic products used in food handler settings.
The agency…
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season
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We’re already deep into cold and flu season – but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself. Easy step? Keep your hands clean. Consider this: 65% of U.S. parents of children ages 5 and under don’t always wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, according to a new survey by…
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season
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At Congressional Hearing, ACI Highlights Research Efforts to Meet FDA Requirements on Antibacterial Soap Safety EfficacyAlso Urges Agency to Improve Communications, Response Efforts with Manufacturers Providing Research UpdatesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should consider options that would protect manufacturers who invest in research to help meet the agency’s data requests from ‘free-riders’ who benefit from the results of that work without paying a dime.That was the message delivered…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities.
Everyone in the family can find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore, regardless of experience level.
Here Is a Basic Cleaning Guide:…