Dear Jean Carlos Crew Thank you for your comment/question regarding Getinge GEE Oxide Sterilizer. There are new tougher requirements but no ban to use ethylene oxide as a sterilant. Getinge GEE sterilizers have the technology to fulfill the requirements. Please read more in the article on our website describing the low temperature sterilization technology. news.getinge.com/bright-future-in-the-us-for-getinges-low-temperature-sterilization?cookie=false