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The truth about hair relaxers: in the US, lawsuits over cancer. In Africa, soaring sales
Despite criticism for the use of potentially harmful chemicals, companies are still selling the products around the world
The study marked a tipping point in the US, building on more than a decade of scientific research in which women’s exposure to chemicals known as endocrine disruptors appeared to correlate with the development of uterine and breast tumours. In November, a federal judge in Chicago ruled that a multi-jurisdictional litigation against a number of companies, including L’Oréal, Revlon, Namaste and Godrej, could proceed, opening the door to a massive court battle. “While we understand the desire of each plaintiff to find answers and relief to their personal health concerns, we are confident in the safety of our products and believe the allegations made in these lawsuits have neither legal nor scientific merit.”
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