{"id":2075125,"date":"2023-10-21T13:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-proposes-ban-on-formaldehyde-in-hair-products\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T13:03:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:03:49","slug":"fda-proposes-ban-on-formaldehyde-in-hair-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-proposes-ban-on-formaldehyde-in-hair-products\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA plans to prohibit formaldehyde in hair products."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffda-proposes-ban-on-formaldehyde-in-hair-products%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075125&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The FDA \u200dProposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Relaxers<\/h2>\n<p>The Food and \u2062Drug \u2063Administration (FDA) is\u200b taking a stand\u2063 against the use of\u2062 formaldehyde in hair\u200b relaxers, aiming\u2063 to\u200b protect consumers from its harmful effects. Formaldehyde has \u200cbeen linked to \u200dvarious\u2063 forms of cancer and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-not-a-biologist-judge-jackson-declines-to-answer-whether-a-20-week-old-unborn-child-can-live-outside-the-womb\/\" title=\"\u2018I\u2019m Not A Biologist\u2019: Judge Jackson Declines To Answer Whether A 20-Week-Old Unborn Child Can Live Outside The Womb\">long-term health complications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dproposed rule, expected to\u2064 be implemented by April 2024, specifically targets hair\u200b straightening and smoothing products that are commonly\u2063 marketed towards black women.<\/p>\n<h3>Why\u200c Drivers Are\u200d Hesitant to\u200b Switch to \u2062Electric Vehicles<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Data \u2064from \u200bthe\u200d National Institutes of Health\u2063 reveals \u2062that long-term exposure \u2064to formaldehyde increases the risk of hormone-related cancers \u200din women, including breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers.<\/li>\n<li>The FDA&#8217;s action not only \u200bfocuses \u200don \u200bformaldehyde itself but also on chemicals\u2063 that \u200crelease formaldehyde when heated, such as methylene glycol.<\/li>\n<li>A study conducted by Harvard public health professor Tamarra James-Todd in \u20622020 found that approximately 50% of haircare products marketed towards black women contain \u200dchemicals known to\u200b disrupt the endocrine\u2063 system, compared to only 7% in products \u2062targeted towards white women.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As \u200ba result, numerous women who\u200c have\u2063 experienced reproductive health issues, \u200cranging from\u2062 cancer to uterine fibroids, are taking legal action\u2062 against hair straightening \u2062product\u200d manufacturers, holding them responsible \u2064for \u2063their conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Janita &#8216;Gigi&#8217; Hayes,\u200b 41, \u2063shared her heartbreaking story with USA Today, expressing her\u200d shock at the impact of long-term use of these products.\u2063 She underwent a hysterectomy\u2063 due to severe uterine fibroids, resulting in\u2062 the loss of her reproductive organs and a significant blow to her confidence as a \u2062woman.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2062the \u2063NIH, up \u2062to 25% of reproductive-age \u2062women have \u200dfibroids, and\u2064 by the age of 50,\u200d approximately 80% of black women and\u2062 70% of white women will have experienced them.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates\u2062 that breast cancer claims the lives of\u2063 42,000 women annually, while the American Cancer Society predicts that over\u2063 13,000 women will\u200c lose their lives each year to ovarian and uterine \u200bcancers combined.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to read the full article from The \u200cWashington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential health risks \u200bassociated with products that contain formaldehyde \u200dor release it when heated, such as hair\u200c relaxers and keratin treatments?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Roducts that contain formaldehyde \u2063or release it when heated.\u200b This includes popular hair relaxers such\u2062 as Brazilian \u2063blowouts and keratin treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Formaldehyde, a colorless gas with a strong smell, has been used\u2060\u2063 in hair relaxers \u2064for its ability to\u2063 harden and\u2060 \u2062preserve the product. However, its\u2060 presence \u2063poses a significant risk\u2063 to the health of both consumers and salon workers who are frequently exposed\u2057 \u200dto it. Excessive exposure to formaldehyde can lead to\u2062 eye irritation,\u2063 \u200drespiratory problems, and even\u2062\u2062 cancer.<\/p>\n<p>According to the FDA, \u2064several scientific studies have conclusively linked formaldehyde to an increased risk of developing\u2063 certain types of cancer, such as nasopharyngeal cancer and\u200b\u200b \u2063leukemia. \u2063The World \u2063Health Organization has classified\u200d formaldehyde as\u200d a\u200d known\u2063 human carcinogen, further highlighting the\u200c need\u2062 to eliminate its use in \u2063hair \u200crelaxers.<\/p>\n<p>While the FDA\u2064 has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/very-unsafe-fda-warns-against-cooking-chicken-in-cough-syrup\/\" title=\"\u2018Very Unsafe\u2019: FDA Warns Against Cooking Chicken In Cough Syrup\">previously issued warnings<\/a> and\u2063 regulations to reduce \u2064formaldehyde levels in\u2064 these products, such as requiring warning labels and setting a limit on\u200d formaldehyde content,\u2063 the\u2063 proposed\u200c ban is\u200a a significant step\u2061 \u2063forward in ensuring \u2062the safety of consumers. \u200bThe ban would completely \u2063prohibit the use of formaldehyde or any ingredients that release formaldehyde when \u2064hair\u200b relaxers are heated or applied.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064FDA has invited\u2062 public comments\u200b and input from stakeholders \u200don this proposed rule, \u2063emphasizing\u200d the importance of\u2063 hearing diverse\u2063 perspectives and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-proposes-ban-on-formaldehyde-in-hair-products\/\" title=\"FDA plans to prohibit formaldehyde in hair products.\">gathering additional\u2057 scientific evidence<\/a>. Various organizations and consumer groups have voiced their support for the\u200d ban,\u200b citing the need\u2063 to prioritize health\u2064 and safety.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years,\u2063 the demand\u200c for hair relaxers and\u2061 straightening treatments has increased significantly, with many consumers seeking smooth and straight hair. However, the potential risks associated with formaldehyde make\u200b it\u200c imperative to find \u200bsafer alternatives. Fortunately, there\u2062 are already formaldehyde-free alternatives available on\u2062 the market that can provide similar results without jeopardizing health.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed\u200c ban on formaldehyde\u2064 in hair relaxers \u200daligns with\u2064 the FDA&#8217;s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of \u2062consumers. By\u200b eliminating the use of this harmful chemical, \u2063the agency hopes to significantly reduce the risks associated with\u2064 hair\u200b straightening treatments and protect\u2063 the health \u2062of those who use them.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the FDA&#8217;s proposal to \u2062ban\u200c formaldehyde in\u200c hair\u200b \u200brelaxers is\u2062 a crucial step \u200btowards prioritizing consumer\u200b safety. By addressing the known risks associated with formaldehyde\u2063 exposure, the FDA is sending a clear message that the health\u2063 and well-being of consumers must come first. This ban emphasizes the \u2062need for safer alternatives in the beauty industry \u2063and encourages manufacturers to \u200ddevelop products that do not pose potential\u2064 harm. With the proposed rule expected to be implemented \u200din the near future, consumers can look forward to a safer and healthier\u2063 experience when using hair relaxers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FDA plans to ban formaldehyde in hair relaxers due to its association with cancer and other health issues. The proposed rule could be implemented by April 2024, prohibiting the use of this harmful ingredient in hair straightening and smoothing products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2075126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2075125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2075125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075125\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2075126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2075125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2075125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2075125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}