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 ...
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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 “an ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 Detection and Analysis Techniques
Formaldehyde (FA) is a common environmental pollutant and a significant biomarker associated with various health conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases. As a result, the detection and ...
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FDA Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products on Hold Once Again
FDA Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products on Hold Once Again By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair straightening ...
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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 ...
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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 ...