Which agency is responsible for registering hospital disinfectants?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C. Food and Drug Administration
• D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Answer: (A)

Disinfectants used on hospital surfaces are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA reviews and approves antimicrobial products under FIFRA, ensuring they have proven effectiveness and that labels clearly state how to use them, the contact time, dilution, and the surfaces they can be used on. OSHA deals with workplace safety and chemical exposure, FDA regulates drugs and medical devices, and CDC provides guidelines but does not register disinfectants.