ASTA Comments on EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on EtO Emissions

This document is a letter submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting that the agency grant an extension to the comment period of 90 days for the EtO emissions standards for sterilization facilities.

This document is ASTA's comment letter to Maryland Senator Brian J. Feldman regarding Ethylene Oxide Prohibition. ASTA opposes Senate Bill 916, which seeks to prohibit the use of ethylene oxide on spices, expressing concerns that it would severely harm Maryland-based companies and disrupt the supply of safe spices. ASTA emphasizes the critical role of ethylene oxide in ensuring spice safety, cites the lack of viable alternatives, and notes ongoing efforts to reduce emissions in collaboration with federal and state policymakers.