Healthy Hair Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Healthy Hair Act aims to protect consumers by regulating hair straightening and smoothing products. Specifically, it defines these products as adulterated if they contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing substances. The bill also directs the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a study on the health impacts of these products, particularly on salon workers, and to report its findings and recommendations to Congress.
Key provisions
- Defines hair straightening/smoothing products as adulterated if containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing substances.
- Requires the FDA to study the health impacts of these products on salon workers and potential health risks.
- Directs the FDA to consult with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on the study.
- Mandates the submission of an initial report within one year and a final report within two years and two months of enactment.
- Calls for recommendations for regulatory action, enforcement, and further research.
- Includes consideration of similar chemical agents posing comparable health risks.
Who is affected
- Consumers of hair straightening and smoothing products
- Salon workers
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Congress
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