Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

Which of the following government agencies can issue a fine for salons that do not have MSDS available during business hours?

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The correct answer is: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Context The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency responsible for protecting public health and safety through control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability. As such, they have authority to issue fines for violations of health and safety regulations, including those related to salons not having MSDS available during business hours. The other options, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), have different areas of responsibility and do not specifically regulate salons. The EPA focuses on protecting the environment and regulating chemicals, the FDA oversees food and drug safety, and OSHA sets and enforces occupational safety and health standards for all industries. While these agencies may have some overlap in regulations, the CDC is the most relevant agency for issuing fines related to MSDS availability in salons.