### Question
How is the term hazardous chemical defined?


### Answer
The term **hazardous chemical** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11021* as the following:

> given such term by section 1910.1200(c) of title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, except that such term does not include the following:


(1) Any food, food additive, color additive, drug, or cosmetic regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 116-EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW > SUBCHAPTER II-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**

