FDA Seeks Comment On Proposal To Ban Lead Acetate In Hair Dyes
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The proposed de-listing of lead acetate as an FDA-approved color additive for hair-dye use likely would not have a significant industry impact, as it appears that most manufacturers have adopted alternative colorants since FDA’s 1980 approval decision. However, it could add fuel to NGO campaigns seeking a broader crackdown on lead content in cosmetics overall.