The Trump administration is proposing to lift some limits on the use of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas used ‌for sterilization, saying previous constraints imposed under former President Joe Biden ‌may hamper medical device makers’ ability to clean their facilities.
In a statement on Friday, the U.S. Environmental ​Protection Agency said its proposed rule would follow current law but make it easier for companies to follow commercial sterilization regulations while also saving costs and protecting the nation’s supply chain for devices such as heart stents and wound dressings.
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**From Reuters:**
The Trump administration is proposing to lift some limits on the use of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas used ‌for sterilization, saying previous constraints imposed under former President Joe Biden ‌may hamper medical device makers’ ability to clean their facilities.
In a statement on Friday, the U.S. Environmental ​Protection Agency said its proposed rule would follow current law but make it easier for companies to follow commercial sterilization regulations while also saving costs and protecting the nation’s supply chain for devices such as heart stents and wound dressings.
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