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Ethylene oxide timeline

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2013

  1. Agency noticeU.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    EPA seeks comment on its draft assessment of inhaled ethylene oxide

2019

  1. Agency noticeU.S. Food and Drug Administration

    FDA announces a pilot for ethylene oxide sterilization records

  2. Proposed ruleU.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    EPA reviews air pollution standards for commercial ethylene oxide sterilization

2023

  1. Agency noticeU.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    EPA proposes an interim decision and updated risk assessment for ethylene oxide

2024

  1. Agency noticeU.S. Food and Drug Administration

    FDA issues guidance on sterilization facility changes for high-risk devices

2026

  1. Proposed ruleU.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    EPA proposes changes to ethylene oxide emissions standards for sterilization facilities