FDA formaldehyde ban in hair products on hold once again
A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair straightening products—linked to cancer and other health risks—has hit a ...
Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products
Over the years, an increasing number of studies have linked formaldehyde to cancers that are especially prevalent among Black ...
PBS12d
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 “an ...
EPA report finds that formaldehyde presents an ‘unreasonable risk’ to public health
A long-awaited report from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk to human health. But the report, released Thursday, downplayed the threat the ...
The Hill20d
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ...
Woodworking Network18d
EPA finds formaldehyde an 'unreasonable risk,' industry says evaluation flawed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Jan. 2 the final risk evaluation for formaldehyde conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA has ...
JD Supra3d
FDA’s Catch-Up Plan on Cosmetics Faces Likely Regulatory Delays with Change in Administrations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been playing catch-up on three long-delayed proposed rules required under the Modernization ...
Becker's Hospital Review18d
EPA flags cancer risks tied to formaldehyde: 5 notes
2. The EPA analyzed 63 use cases for formaldehyde among consumers and workers. Short-term inhalation can cause eye and respiratory inflammation, while contact on skin can lead to allergic reactions, ...
E&E21d
EPA: Formaldehyde is a danger to human health
EPA said formaldehyde, a ubiquitous and cancer-tied chemical, presents an “unreasonable risk” to human health, a finding that triggers regulatory action to restrict or ban certain uses.
WFMZ-TV29d
ProPublica report shows formaldehyde cancer risks in Lehigh Valley, entire country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A new report released by ProPublica says formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic chemical in the air. Formaldehyde is colorless, strong-smelling and flammable ...
Medscape7d
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 ...
ProPublica21d
EPA Report Finds That Formaldehyde Presents an “Unreasonable Risk” to Public Health
A long-awaited report from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk to human health. But the report, released Thursday, downplayed the threat ...