{"id":190,"date":"2024-07-18T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/?post_type=scb-resources&#038;p=190"},"modified":"2025-06-05T15:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T20:47:18","slug":"beyond-eto-new-epa-regulations-and-sterilization-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"scb-resources","link":"https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/resources\/beyond-eto-new-epa-regulations-and-sterilization-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond EtO: New EPA Regulations and Sterilization Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RQM_Live_80_Promo_On_Demand-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"RQM+ Beyond eto: new epa regulations and sterilization alternatives jessica dryer - senior consultant, RQM+ gregory murdock - sernio manager, RQM+ RQM+ live #80 recorded 18 July 2024\" class=\"wp-image-191\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RQM_Live_80_Promo_On_Demand-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RQM_Live_80_Promo_On_Demand-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RQM_Live_80_Promo_On_Demand-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rqmplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RQM_Live_80_Promo_On_Demand.webp 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The recently finalized EPA rule on ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions requires significant changes for sterilization facilities, potentially impacting manufacturers of sterile medical devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to our expert panel to understand the implications of these new regulations and discover actionable strategies to explore potential mitigation activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comprehensive discussion, our experts will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Impact Assessment<\/strong>: A detailed analysis of the new EPA rule, including how it affects EtO sterilization facilities and manufacturers of sterile medical devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance Strategies<\/strong>: Guidance on softening EtO cycles to support the effort of reducing EtO emissions and ensuring compliance within the 2-3 year timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative Sterilization Methods<\/strong>: An overview of viable alternatives such as Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), radiation, and more. 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