ASTA Responses to EPA Questions on EtO Use Patterns and Food Safety Importance
This document is a letter submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to questions raised by the agency on the use patterns and importance of food safety of ethylene oxide (EtO). The document also outlines the transition timeline required for the spice industry to move away from the use of EtO to treat spices.
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ASTA Request to Extend Comment Deadline on EPA's Proposed EtO Emission Standards (NESHAP)
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.
ASTA Comments on OEHHA's Proposed Oral No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for EtO
This document is a letter submitted to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) on its proposed development of an oral No Significant Risk Level (NRSL) for ethylene oxide (EtO). ASTA supported the development of an oral NSRL for EtO as oral and inhalation exposures are significantly different.
