October 15, 2026

Ethylene Oxide Regulations In Transition: What You Need To Know

Faegre Drinker on Products blog

The regulatory landscape for ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from commercial sterilization facilities is in the midst of a significant transition. The Trump administration has moved aggressively to unwind the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 EtO emissions standards for commercial sterilizers, including proposing a substantial rollback of the rule’s core provisions.