Which statement about the hazard rating system is false?

• A. It uses a scale from 0 to 10 to denote hazard levels.
• B. A higher score indicates greater hazard.
• C. It reflects known and suspected hazards of ingredients.
• D. A score of 0 indicates the highest level of hazard.

Answer: (D)

Hazard ratings are read so that higher numbers mean more danger. The lowest end of the scale corresponds to no hazard, while the highest end indicates the greatest hazard. The rating also reflects both known hazards and ingredients that are suspected to pose hazards, based on the information available. So saying that a zero score indicates the highest hazard is incorrect. The other statements fit the typical use of the system: the scale conveys hazard levels numerically, higher scores mean greater hazard, and the rating incorporates known and suspected hazards of ingredients.