Franklin, NJ
Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Cosmed Group Inc. (dba Cosmed of NJ), located at 19 Park Drive in Hardyston Township has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of the communities of Hardyston Township, Franklin Township and Hamburg Borough, New Jersey.
EPA is committed to reducing this risk in Franklin, New Jersey, and in other communities facing EtO concerns nationwide. EPA would like to talk to you more about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks. Please visit our website to register for this event on EtO commercial sterilizers.
Community Meeting Details
September 20nd, 2022 • Meeting time: 6:30 pm
Location: 149 Wheatsworth Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419 with a virtual option to participate on Zoom.
Background Information
Air emissions of EtO from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of the commercial sterilizers continue to emit at the current levels. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near the facility in Franklin, New Jersey does not exceed short-term health benchmarks.
To register to attend this virtual meeting, please use the following link:
General info: www.epa.gov/EtO
For meeting accessibility issues, translation requests or any additional questions please contact: Brian Marmo marmo.brian@epa.gov