WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration missed its deadline on Dec. 31, 2025, to propose a rule that would ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products.
Leaders said the chemical can increase the risk of uterine fibroids, infertility, and hormone-related cancers.
Users and salon workers have been pushing for a ban on the ingredient since 2021.
The FDA said a ruling is still in the works.
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