The Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for:
A) developing and enforcing safety standards for bicycles.
B) developing and enforcing environmental protection standards.
C) preventing the distribution and sale of adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent agency of the federal government that is responsible for developing and enforcing safety standards for a wide range of consumer products, including toys, household appliances, electronics, and yes, bicycles. Option B is the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency, while option C falls under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, only option A correctly describes the CPSC's mandate.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Is Responsible For