Which agency ensures the safety of cosmetics and products that emit radiation?

• A. FDA
• B. EPA
• C. FSIS
• D. USDA

Answer: (A)

The agency that covers both cosmetics safety and regulation of devices that emit radiation is the FDA. For cosmetics, the FDA oversees safety, labeling, and ingredient use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, ensuring products marketed to consumers are not adulterated or misbranded. For radiation-emitting products, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health regulates devices that emit ionizing or non-ionizing radiation—such as tanning devices and other consumer products—to ensure they meet safety standards and proper labeling. The other agencies don’t handle cosmetics or radiation-emitting consumer devices: the EPA focuses on environmental protection, the FSIS manages meat, poultry, and egg safety, and the USDA oversees broader agricultural safety.