Hazardous materials are specifically exempted from the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) does not have jurisdiction over hazardous materials, which are regulated by other federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). However, this does not mean hazardous materials are "specifically exempted" from all CPSC regulations; the CPSC still regulates consumer products that could pose a hazard due to chemicals or materials within its jurisdiction, focusing on the safety of consumer products to prevent unreasonable risks of injury or death.

Hazardous Materials Are Specifically Exempted from the Jurisdiction of the Consumer