House Reps Request Clarification From FDA On Brazilian Blowout Status
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA has been quiet on the subject of methylene glycol/formaldehyde-containing heated hair-straightening formulas since issuing a warning to Brazilian Blowout marketer GIB in August 2011. House members request an update on the brand’s regulatory status and measures the agency has taken to ensure the safety of salon workers and consumers.
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