Cosmetology product labeling must comply with which rules?

• A. FDA
• B. OSHA
• C. EPA
• D. ANSI

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that labeling for chemicals used in the workplace is governed by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. In a salon, there are many chemical products that can pose hazards to workers, so OSHA requires proper container labels with clear hazard information and precautions, plus access to Safety Data Sheets and training for how to handle and respond to exposures. This internal workplace labeling is what OSHA covers.

The FDA is about consumer-facing cosmetics labeling, ensuring product claims and ingredient lists are appropriate for products sold to the public. The EPA governs pesticides and some disinfectants, with their own labeling requirements, which don’t apply to typical cosmetic products. ANSI is a standards body that offers guidelines, but not the regulatory rules that govern workplace labeling.