3 US Congresswomen urge FDA to finalize proposed rule to ban formaldehyde-containing hair straighteners linked to cancer.

US Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Shontel Brown, along with Rep. Nydia Velazquez, have written to the FDA, urging the agency to finalize a proposed rule to ban hair straighteners containing formaldehyde, which studies link to increased rates of cancer. The FDA had initially aimed to release a proposal to ban these products in April, which has since been delayed twice to July and then September. The representatives argue that the delay could cause further health issues for communities of color, noting that the chemicals used in hair straightening products have been linked to an increased risk of cancer. They also highlight that the FDA has had items on its regulatory agenda for years, with no action taken.

August 28, 2024
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