FDA’s plan to propose ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products remains in limbo under Trump administration
A plan for the US Food and Drug Administration to propose banning formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals ...
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Formaldehyde is everywhere, but poses dangers to our health. Here’s what to know
The chemical formaldehyde is found just about everywhere, including in composite lumber, plastics, paints and glues used in many homes and offices. This past week, an EPA evaluation said it poses ...
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If you think some of America’s leaders are fine with people inhaling formaldehyde– you could be right
Discover how the Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental regulations are exposing Americans to cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde.
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Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant. Little is being done to curb the risk
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EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said this week that “formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health, specifically to workers and consumers.” The agency noted ...
FDA to propose ban on chemical used in certain hair products, to preserve dead bodies
The future of formaldehyde in hair straighteners remains uncertain as the FDA has proposed a ban on the chemical, which is commonly used in these products. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, raising ...
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FDA Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products on Hold Once Again
Some states have bans in place, but a presidential pause on new regulations has put federal action on hold FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair ...
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Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products is now in limbo after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing all federal regulations. The Food and Drug ...
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Formaldehyde, Aspartame, and Migraines: A Possible Connection
Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in various tissues. We present the first case series of aspartame-associated migraines related to clinically relevant ...
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Formaldehyde risk effects up in the air among observers, regulators
If there’s not enough to worry about from an air quality and human health perspective from smoke, other particulate matter, ozone related to vehicle exhaust, carbon monoxide and radon to ...
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Daily Cuts - Formaldehyde-Free Furnishings: A Homeowner's Peace of Mind
For a homeowner,  concerns of Formaldehyde in furnishing have been taken up at the source, by the home furnishings ...
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WA state moves to ban known carcinogen in cosmetics; public comment invited
Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act regulates many toxic chemicals in cosmetics, including formaldehyde. Under this law, ...