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New FDA Labeling Requirements for Medical Gas Cylinders

August 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Final Rule amending several sections of Title 21 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), setting the stage for notable changes across the medical gas industry. Published on June 18, 2024, this rule revises requirements around current good manufacturing practice (CGMP), postmarketing safety reporting (pharmacovigilance), and—most notably for compressed gas firms—labeling for designated medical gases.

CGA Releases Updated M-1 Standard for Medical Gas Supply Systems at Health Care Facilities

July 28, 2025

ANSI/CGA M-1, Standard for Medical Gas Supply Systems at Health Care Facilities, has undergone a comprehensive revision to meet the five-year ANSI requirement for maintaining its status as an American National Standard. This fifth edition introduces several key updates and clarifications aimed at improving safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in medical gas supply systems.

CGA’s S-1 Series: What Distributors Need to Know About Pressure Relief Device Standards

July 28, 2025

In the world of compressed gases, safety is not optional—it's essential. One of the most critical components in ensuring the safe use, storage, and transportation of compressed gas and cryogenic fluid containers is the pressure relief device (PRD). These devices are designed to protect containers from rupture due to excessive pressure, helping prevent catastrophic incidents in facilities, on delivery trucks, and in customer operations.

Fundamentals of Compressed Gas Safety

July 14, 2025

Compressed gases are essential across numerous industries—from manufacturing and healthcare to food processing and research laboratories. However, these gases present serious hazards if not handled, stored, or used properly. The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) develops consensus-based safety standards and provides resources to help minimize risk and enhance workplace safety.

Standards Council Call for Nominations

July 9, 2025

CGA’s Standards Council is seeking nominations for the 2025 – 2028 term. Council members are responsible for reviewing and approving CGA positions, prioritizing publication development and other projects, and managing the resources needed to support committee work.

New Law Raises Value of Tax Credit to Use Captured CO₂, Notching a Win for CO₂ Solutions Coalition

July 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CO2 Solutions Coalition, led by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), is celebrating a major policy victory with the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald J. Trump on July 4. The legislation includes a critical update to the Section 45Q tax credit that brings long-overdue parity between carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration and CO₂ utilization.