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What the Healthy Hair Act Means for Cosmetic Safety and Public Health
The Healthy Hair Act has been introduced in Congress, bringing renewed federal attention to formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals used in hair products.
New Braiding Hair Testing Reveals Ongoing Regulatory Gaps in the U.S. Cosmetics Market
New testing reveals heavy metals and contaminants in synthetic braiding hair, raising urgent questions about regulatory gaps in U.S. cosmetic policy and public health protections.
The FDA Missed Its Own Deadline to Ban Formaldehyde
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) missed its self-imposed deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in hair-straightening products. The deadline passed without action — meaning products known to release a carcinogenic gas when heated remain legally sold and used across the United States.
This is not a technical oversight. It is a regulatory failure with real consequences for public health.