EPA Proposes Loose Ethylene Oxide Rules, Sparking Controversy
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 1:50
Federal officials propose loosening rules on ethylene oxide, a toxic gas used to sterilize medical gear, despite its cancer-causing effects. The EPA under Administrator Lee Zeldin aims to protect the medical supply chain by rolling back stricter standards set in 2024. Communities and environmental groups express outrage, with over 8,500 public comments submitted. The comment period ends this Friday, as the final call could reshape protections nationwide.
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