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Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards

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  1. Which U.S. federal agency enforces the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) for household substances?

    Answer: CPSC

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforces the PPPA, which requires child-resistant packaging for certain hazardous household products.

  2. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), packaging that contacts hazardous waste is typically classified as:

    Answer: Hazardous waste

    Packaging that contacts RCRA-listed or characteristic hazardous waste is regulated as hazardous waste itself and must be managed accordingly.

  3. The FDA's 21 CFR Part 177 primarily governs:

    Answer: Indirect food additives including polymers

    21 CFR Part 177 covers indirect food additives — specifically resins and polymeric coatings used in food contact articles.

  4. California's Proposition 65 requires packaging companies to provide 'clear and reasonable warnings' when a product exposes consumers to chemicals above:

    Answer: No significant risk levels (NSRL) or maximum allowable dose levels (MADL)

    Prop 65 warnings are triggered when exposures exceed NSRL for carcinogens or MADL for reproductive toxicants established by OEHHA.

  5. The FTC Green Guides primarily regulate which aspect of packaging?

    Answer: Environmental marketing claims to prevent deceptive advertising

    The FTC Green Guides provide guidance on making truthful, non-deceptive environmental marketing claims such as 'recyclable,' 'compostable,' and 'recycled content.'

  6. Under DOT regulations (49 CFR), a packaging marked 'UN 4G' indicates it is:

    Answer: A fiberboard box tested for solid hazardous materials

    UN code 4G designates a fiberboard box; the '4' indicates box type and 'G' indicates fiberboard material.

  7. Which labeling requirement is mandated by the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) for consumer commodities?

    Answer: Identity of commodity, net quantity, and responsible party

    The FPLA requires consumer commodity labels to disclose the product identity, net quantity of contents, and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor.