Yes, the FDA is proposing a ban on chemical hair straighteners with formaldehyde

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Yes, the FDA is proposing a ban on chemical hair straighteners with formaldehyde
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The Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule that would ban formaldehyde as an ingredient in chemical hair straightening and smoothing products sold in the U.S.Many people with naturally curly, coily or wavy hair use products that can temporarily or permanently straighten or smooth their strands, such asclaim the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has plans to ban some chemical hair straightening and smoothing products that pose certain health risks.

“The increased risk disproportionately impacts Black women and contributes to national racial health disparities,” the lawmakers wrote in March. “Consumers need to be reassured that the cosmetic products they use do not threaten their health.

After the FDA proposes a rule, it first requests and reviews public comments, and then it decides whether further action is needed based on those comments. The next steps may include deciding “to end the rulemaking process, to issue a new proposed rule, or to issue a final rule in the Federal Register,”the FDA’s proposed ban “a win for public health – especially the health of Black women who are disproportionately put at risk by these products.

If you’re considering buying or using a chemical straightening or smoothing product, the FDA recommends reading the list of ingredients on the label or asking your salon professional to check if it contains or emits formaldehyde. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration team works to separate fact from fiction so that you can understand what is true and false.

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