Cosmetology · Safety and Government Agencies

Which government agency registers disinfectants and regulates them for use?

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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

A The FDA
B OSHA
C The FBI
D The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Why this is the answer

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) registers and regulates disinfectants in the United States. Salon disinfectants used on implements must be 'EPA-registered' and used according to the label. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), by contrast, regulates workplace safety, including standards for handling hazardous chemicals and bloodborne pathogens. Knowing which agency does what — EPA for disinfectant registration, OSHA for workplace safety — is part of the safety and government-agency content on the cosmetology exam.

Source: Scientific Concepts — EPA

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Safety and government agency questions cover OSHA, the EPA (disinfectant registration), the FDA, Safety Data Sheets and the state board — who regulates what, and what records a salon must keep. This is one of 5 Scientific Concepts questions on safety and government agencies, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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