Study on health impacts of exposure to hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde and other substances

(a) In general The Commissioner of Food and Drugs, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall conduct a study on the short-term and long-term health impacts of exposure to hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances (or similar chemical agents that the Secretary determines pose comparable health risks), including— (1) the impacts of such exposure on salon workers; and (2) the association of such exposure with cancer, respiratory issues, and endocrine disruption. (b) Reports to Congress The Commissioner of Food and Drugs, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall submit to Congress an initial report and a final report that contain— (1) the findings of the study under subsection (a); and (2) the Commissioner’s recommendations for regulatory action with respect to limiting the health impacts of exposure to hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances (or similar chemical agents that the Secretary determines pose comparable health risks), enforcement of such actions, and additional research needed to assess such health impacts. (c) Timing of reports The Commissioner of Food and Drugs, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall submit— (1) the initial report referred to in subsection (b) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) the final report referred to in such subsection not later than 2 years and 2 months after such date of enactment.