The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products
It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority."
The Food and Drug Administration has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the market in the United States.
The federal agency proposed the ban in October 2023 and scheduled its implementation for April 2024. The FDA's takes a large step in raising awareness
