EPA Gives Stakeholders Additional 15 Days For EtO Comments

The deadline for comments on the Environmental Protection Agency proposal, which trade groups say could lead to device shortages if implemented, has been moved from 12 June to 27 June. 

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Stakeholders have an additional 15 days to comment on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rules for commercial sterilizers using ethylene oxide, the EPA announced on 25 May. The deadline has been moved from 12 June to 27 June.

The EPA explained that it extended the comment period in response to requests from state and local governments, as well...

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