Healthy Hair Act: Prohibits formaldehyde in hair straightening or smoothing products and mandates a study on their health impacts.
The Healthy Hair Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances as adulterated. It mandates the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, to conduct a study on the health impacts of these products, including their effects on salon workers and associations with cancer, respiratory issues, and endocrine disruption.
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