Which agency's approval is associated with the EPA registration number on a disinfectant product?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Safety Data Sheet
• C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• D. United States Department of Agriculture

Answer: (A)

Disinfectants must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency before they can be marketed for disinfection. The EPA reviews data on effectiveness and safety and then issues an EPA Registration Number that appears on the product label. This number shows the product has been evaluated and approved by the EPA for its intended disinfection use. Safety Data Sheets describe hazards and handling, but they don’t indicate regulatory approval. OSHA sets workplace safety standards rather than approving products, and USDA regulates certain agricultural pesticides, not general disinfectants. Therefore, the agency associated with the EPA registration number is the Environmental Protection Agency.