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EtO and PFAS Regulations: Impact and Concerns
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AdvaMed CEO warns Congress of supply shortages from proposed regulations aimed at curbing ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and tightening regulations on polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), expressing concerns about the potential supply shortages and the need for a necessary update to emission standards for sterilization facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to issue a final rule on limits to emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from sterilization facilities, expected to reduce EtO emissions by 80% and lower cancer risks for people living near sterilization facilities.
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How might the disproportionate exposure of low-income communities and communities of color to EtO and PFAS impact public health?
How might the proposed regulations impact the production and availability of medical devices?
What steps can the FDA and EPA take to address the concerns raised by medical device companies?
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