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705 Hazard Communication Program
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Labeling Exceptions

HCS Labeling Requirements are not required in the following instances:

Labels are not required for food containers.
  • Regulated pesticides;
  • Any chemical substance or mixture as defined in the Toxic Substances Control Act when subject to the labeling requirements of that Act and the EPA;
  • Regulated food, food additives, color additive, drug, cosmetic, or medical or veterinary device or product, including materials intended for use as ingredients (e.g. flavors and fragrances);
  • Regulated distilled spirits (beverage alcohols), wine, or malt beverage intended for non-industrial use;
  • Any consumer product or hazardous substance as those terms are defined in the Consumer Product Safety Act and Federal Hazardous Substances Act when subject to a consumer product safety standard or labeling requirement of those Acts, or regulations issued under those Acts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission; and,
  • Regulated agricultural or vegetable seed treated with pesticides and labeled in accordance with the Federal Seed Act and the labeling regulations issued by the Department of Agriculture.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-7. Which of the following does not generally require HCS labeling?