FDA misses deadline to ban cancerous ingredients in hair relaxers commonly used by Black women

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its own deadline for banning formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, raising concerns about the agency’s commitment to protecting public health. The proposed ban, which was slated to take effect in April, has yet to be implemented, leaving many questioning the FDA’s inaction.
According to NBC News, the FDA has not provided any explanation for the delay in enforcing the ban, despite previously announcing plans for action in Ap