Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethyene oxide, a carcinogen

An estimated 50% of sterile medical devices in the U.S. are treated with ethylene oxide. It is also a known carcinogen.
The New York Times

E.P.A. Sets Limits on Carcinogenic Gas Used to Sterilize Medical Devices

New limits on emissions of ethylene oxide are pitting public health advocates against makers of medical devices. By Lisa Friedman The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing new restrictions on ...