EU Chemicals update Inc. Biocides decision regarding Ethylene Oxide

Dear members, MedTech Europe have provided an update below on the latest chemical developments at ECHA. Please note that Ethylene Oxide has been declined as an active substance under the Biocides regulation for PT 2, however use of Ethylene Oxide to sterilise medical devices within the scope of EU MDR means that the use of Ethylene Oxide can continue as…