Jan 14, 2025 · EPA has finalized the ban of the following use sites of EtO as necessary for mitigating the risks from exposure to EtO: The agency anticipates no impacts from the termination of museum, library, and archival materials; musical instruments; and cosmetic uses.

Jan 14, 2025 · Together, these two EPA actions provide a comprehensive approach to addressing EtO pollution concerns, including cancer risk, that will increase safety in communities and for workers while supporting ongoing supply chain needs for sterilized medical equipment.

Jan 14, 2025 · EPA issued air emission standards for plants that emit air toxics, including EtO and chloroprene. EPA finalized more stringent air emission standards that will significantly reduce exposure to EtO from commercial sterilizers.

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Interim Registration Review Decision for ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical critical for sterilizing medical equipment but also known to pose cancer risks.

Aug 3, 2022 · The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a list of ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization plants around the country that may be linked to increased cases of cancer in nearby communities.

On January 14, 2025, EPA issued an interim decision under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“FIFRA”) regarding the pesticidal uses of Ethylene Oxide (“EtO”), a commonly used sterilant for medical devices (the “EtO ID”).

Mar 15, 2024 · EPA’s final EtO NESHAP for Commercial Sterilization Facilities (CSF) has been released with significant changes from the proposal. CSFs will now have 2.5 to 3.5 years to comply with EPA’s requirements instead of 18 months.

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Jan 14, 2025 · Tighter exposure limits and increased monitoring make up an interim decision finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, aimed at mitigating carcinogenic emissions of ethylene oxide for workers at commercial sterilization facilities.

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency withdrew a pending Biden administration plan that would have protected public health from the chemical manufacturing sector by setting discharge limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.