Federal Regulations Paused: FDA’s Proposed Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Products Put on Hold
In recent years, numerous studies have linked formaldehyde in hair straightening products to cancer, disproportionately affecting Black women. However, the proposed federal ban on formaldehyde has hit a roadblock after an executive order paused all federal regulations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had announced it would decide by April 2024 whether to ban chemical…