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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AI83 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Use of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Chemicals as an Ingredient in Hair Smoothing Products or Hair Straightening Products 
Abstract:

This rule would prohibit the use of formaldehyde (FA) and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals (e.g., methylene glycol) as an ingredient in hair smoothing or hair straightening products marketed in the United States that are applied to the hair and heated under their conditions of use. 

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Regulatory 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 700   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 361    21 U.S.C. 371   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Iris Chen
Regulatory Counsel
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Office of the Chief Scientist, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue,
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Phone:240 402-3613
Email: ocsregulationsandguidance@fda.hhs.gov