"FDA Takes Action: Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Face Proposed Ban Due to Health Risks"
The FDA is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers, that have been linked to health risks. These products contain formaldehyde and other formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, which have been associated with an increased risk of hormone-related cancers, particularly among Black and Latina women. The FDA's proposed rule would ban these products and the agency will review public comments before deciding on further action. Lawmakers and advocates have applauded the FDA's action, emphasizing the importance of protecting public health, especially for marginalized communities. A study has found evidence of an association between hair-straightening products and uterine cancer, and a lawsuit has been filed against L'Oreal alleging that their products caused uterine cancer.
