The FDA’s proposal to prohibit the use of formaldehyde in hair straightening products remains uncertain due to an executive order issued during the Trump administration, which paused all federal regulations. While the FDA initially aimed to make a decision on the ban by April 2024, this timeline has since been delayed until September 2024. Formaldehyde and its heat-activated byproducts have been associated with cancer risks, especially among Black women, leading to ongoing advocacy from plaintiffs’ attorneys and victims’ organizations.

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