Healthy Hair Act — HR. 7685

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing substances as adulterated.
• The bill mandates a study by the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to assess the health impacts of exposure to these products, including potential links to cancer, respiratory issues, and endocrine disruption.
• The study's findings and recommendations for regulatory action will be submitted to Congress within one to two years of the Act's enactment.