Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on preparing for the 2026 midterm elections, how EPR laws are reshaping distribution, a free September 30 webinar on implementing a period positive workplace, and more. Want ...
Bona®, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, today announced the appointment of Christer Wahlquist as president and CEO, effective 1 January 2027. Wahlquist will succeed Lidija Broström, Bona’s senior vice president of marketing, who has served as interim president and CEO since August 2025. Broström will ...
Improperly disinfected surfaces in healthcare settings remain a major contributor to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite guidance from training, backed by extensive scientific data detailing which disinfectants eliminate harmful pathogens, surface contamination continues to challenge infection prevention efforts. Disinfecting a surface effectively is far more complex than it appears. Multiple clinical studies and forums have revealed best practices in the selection ...
Although you cannot see biofilm, its presence affects the cleaning and disinfection of healthcare environments. On a microscope slide, biofilm looks like a dense, slimy community of microbes glued together. On real-world surfaces, it is an invisible barrier that can protect pathogens from the very products intended to remove them. Understanding how biofilm forms, and how ...
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has stopped being a policy debate and has turned into an invoice. EPR laws are now live in Oregon and Colorado, while California has opened its registration window ahead of billing in 2027, and a federal judge in Portland is expected to rule before the end of August on whether the ...
The acquisition is structured as an asset purchase from certain Kenvue subsidiaries and includes ownership of the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands for sanitary pads, liners and tampons, as well as related manufacturing equipment in Brazil. For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2026, the acquired business had net sales of approximately BRL 800m ...
2026 Clean Hands Index finds facilities routinely measure restroom operations—but rarely evaluate whether public handwashing systems actually support a complete hygienic handwash. The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index suggests the next opportunity for the cleaning and facility management profession may not be cleaner restrooms—but a broader understanding of handwashing performance. Drawing on more than ...
As schools return to full capacity, it’s a perfect time to reinforce proper hygiene practices. Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares tips schools can implement to help reduce the spread of germs throughout the school year. “Healthy schools begin with consistent hygiene habits,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel ...
Spartan Chemical Company, a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today, announced Matt Ward, Spartan Chemical regional manager, was named Lower Huron Chemical & Supply’s 2025 Best of the Best Sales Representative. Each year Lower Huron Chemical & Supply recognize the best ...
As part of its employee recruitment and retention efforts, Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has implemented a program to provide its employees with forgivable grants to help them purchase a home. “As most manufacturers know, finding and retaining talent is an ongoing challenge,” says ...
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