Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required by which regulatory body?

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), which are now commonly referred to as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard mandates that employers provide SDS for hazardous chemicals to ensure that employees have access to essential safety information related to the handling, storage, and potential hazards of these substances. SDS include details about chemical properties, health effects, protective measures, and safety precautions.

The other options represent regulatory bodies with different responsibilities. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) oversees food and pharmaceutical safety, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) focuses on controlled substances and drug-related enforcement, and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is responsible for environmental protection and regulation of pollutants. While these agencies have important roles in public health and safety, it is OSHA that specifically mandates the provision of safety data sheets to inform employees about hazardous materials in the workplace.