Which agency governs labeling of cosmetology products?

• A. FDA
• B. ANSI
• C. OSHA
• D. EPA

Answer: (C)

Cosmetic labeling in the United States is regulated by the FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA sets the requirements for what must appear on product labels, including the product identity, net quantity, ingredient declaration, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor, and any required warnings. For color additives used in cosmetics, FDA oversight covers listing and approval as well. OSHA focuses on workplace safety and the Hazard Communication Standard, which governs labeling of hazardous chemicals in the salon environment—not consumer product labeling. ANSI is a standards-setting body rather than a regulatory agency, and EPA regulates pesticides and certain antimicrobial claims rather than general cosmetic labeling. So the agency that governs labeling of cosmetology products is the FDA.