-
CGA Releases Updated M-1 Standard for Medical Gas Supply Systems at Health Care Facilities
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.
Read More > -
Fundamentals of Compressed Gas Safety
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.
Read More > -
Standards Council Call for Nominations
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.
Read More > -
New Law Raises Value of Tax Credit to Use Captured CO₂, Notching a Win for CO₂ Solutions Coalition
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.
Read More > -
Call For Nominations: CGA Board of Directors
The call for nominations for the CGA Board of Directors is open. Please submit a nomination by August 1, 2025 to be considered.
Read More > -
CGA Applauds House Passage of Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act (H.R. 1182), a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening federal oversight and safety requirements for the manufacture of compressed gas cylinders.
Read More > -
Compressed Gases in Food Freezing: New CGA Safety Guidelines Released
In May 2025, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) published CGA P-95, Guideline for the Safe Installation and Use of Cryogenic Food Freezing and Chilling Equipment. This new, harmonized guideline provides detailed recommendations to support the safe and effective use of refrigerated liquefied gases in food applications. The document outlines critical safety requirements, best practices, and procedures for the installation, operation, and maintenance of cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems. It also highlights the unique risks associated with these gases and how to mitigate them.
Read More > -
Compressed Gases in Food Freezing: New CGA Safety Guidelines Released
In May 2025, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) published CGA P-95, Guideline for the Safe Installation and Use of Cryogenic Food Freezing and Chilling Equipment. This new, harmonized guideline provides detailed recommendations to support the safe and effective use of refrigerated liquefied gases in food applications. The document outlines critical safety requirements, best practices, and procedures for the installation, operation, and maintenance of cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems. It also highlights the unique risks associated with these gases and how to mitigate them.
Read More > -
New Resources to Support Hydrogen Safety: CGA H-7, Training Videos, and E-Learning Now Available
As hydrogen projects expand into new applications and industries, safety remains a top priority. To support professionals across the hydrogen value chain—from engineers and operators to safety managers and technicians—the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has released a suite of resources centered around one essential standard: CGA H-7, Standard Procedures for Hydrogen Supply Systems.
Read More > -
June is National Safety Month: Join CGA in Preventing Accidents and Saving Lives
Every June, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) joins organizations across the country in recognizing National Safety Month—a critical time to refocus on the importance of workplace and public safety.
Read More >