Specialist conference and series of webinars to highlight how air monitoring technology enables compliance with hazardous air pollutant monitoring legislation

Picarro, who will be exhibiting its state-of-the-art air monitoring technology at the 2025 CEM Conference and Exhibition in Slovenia, has announced an expanded initiative to support commercial sterilisation professionals in meeting evolving regulatory requirements for ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. With the deadline for compliance with US EPA’s updated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations set for April 5, 2026, sterilisation facilities must assess and upgrade their current EtO abatement strategies and implement effective emissions management and reporting practices. Picarro’s initiative provides the necessary services, tools, and data insights to facilitate this transition, ensuring that facilities remain compliant while maintaining operational efficiency. This technology enables global organisations to comply with other international regulations, such as the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This technology enables global organisations to comply with other international regulations including China’s Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law and South Korea’s Air Quality Conservation Act.

As part of this initiative, Picarro will host the second annual EtO Compliance Conference in 2025, building on the inaugural event's success in 2024. The conference is a key forum for industry executives, technicians, abatement solution providers, and Picarro experts to exchange knowledge and best practices. Attendees will benefit from expert presentations, panel discussions on regulatory readiness and emissions monitoring technologies, and extensive networking opportunities. Dave Miller, Vice President of Environmental Solutions at Picarro, highlighted the importance of the event in addressing the sterilization industry’s need for actionable data, regulatory guidance, and advanced technology solutions, “Feedback from the 2024 EtO Conference has been overwhelmingly positive. This event uniquely addresses the sterilisation industry’s need for actionable data, guidance, cutting-edge technology, and peer collaboration. We’re committed to elevating the experience further in 2025.”

Picarro will introduce an array of educational resources to support industry professionals throughout this year. These include a continuing series of webinars, white papers, and case studies to clarify compliance requirements. One notable upcoming webinar, scheduled for March 2025, will feature experts from Picarro and LESNI, a leading EtO catalytic abatement systems provider. This session will showcase how Picarro’s monitoring solutions validated LESNI’s EtO destruction removal efficiency (DRE) of up to 99.9994, exceeding EPA standards.

Picarro’s suite of EtO emissions management services and solutions is designed to streamline compliance processes for sterilisation facilities. These solutions include workplace monitoring, fenceline monitoring, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), providing ultra-precise, interference-free detection, analysis, and reporting of EtO emissions. In addition, Picarro offers expert regulatory guidance tailored to facility-specific operational needs, helping organisations navigate complex compliance requirements. The company also delivers comprehensive support services to mitigate risks, prevent costly downtime, and ensure consistent regulatory adherence.