The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is poised to select one or more chemicals found in hair-straightening products as priorities for alternatives assessment under its Safer Consumer Products program, but first must navigate stakeholder feedback.
Stakeholders Vie For California DTSC's Ear On Hair Straighteners, With Priority Product Pick Looming
Industry and consumer advocates typically differ in their views on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Safer Consumer Products work, and the DTSC’s investigation into hair-straightening chemicals is no exception. In any event, a Priority Product selection could be coming soon.
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