Why Were The New Ethylene Oxide Regulations Introduced?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an “Interim Decision for Ethylene Oxide” to reduce the risk for people working in industrial facilities using it and for neighboring populations. In this article, you will find out why the new law was necessary and the reason for the focus on sterilization centers.Ethylene oxide (EtO) is one of the 25 most abundant chemicals produced in the U.S.A. The market for ethylene oxide is expanding.