Extended exposure to formaldehyde from using hair relaxers “has been linked to increased incidences of cancer, respiratory issues, and adverse reproductive outcomes,” Brown notes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown wants to know why the U.S. Food and and Drug Administration has delayed a rule that would ban formaldehyde and other formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in hair products such as chemical
The letter asks Califf why his his agency hasn’t followed through on a ban on formaldehyde in hair products itreports that thousands of lawsuits allege that beauty companies that make some of the hair straighteners misrepresented the products’ health impacts and exposed plaintiffs to chemicals that increased the risk of uterine and ovarian cancers. Some also claim they experienced infertility after using the products.
“Ensuring that regulatory actions align with the best interests of public health, remains the goal and we look forward to your prompt response,” their letter said.formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas that presents a health hazard when breathed into the lungs, or when it gets into the eyes or onto the skin. It advises
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