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[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR73.2125]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                                SERVICES
 
PART 73 LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION--Table of 
 
                           Subpart C Cosmetics
 
Sec.  73.2125  Potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin (chlorophyllin-copper 

complex).

    (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive potassium sodium 
copper chlorophyllin shall conform in identity and specifications to the 
requirements of Sec.  73.1125(a)(1) and (b).
    (b) Uses and restrictions. Potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin may 
be safely used for coloring dentifrices that are cosmetics subject to 
the following conditions:
    (1) It shall not be used at a level in excess of 0.1 percent.
    (2) It may be used only in combination with the following 
substances:

Water.
Glycerin.
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate.
Sorbitol.
Magnesium phosphate, tribasic.
Calcium carbonate.
Calcium phosphate, dibasic.
Sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate.
Artificial sweeteners that are generally recognized as safe or that are 
authorized under subchapter B of this chapter.
Flavors that are generally recognized as safe or that are authorized 
under subchapter B of this chapter.
Preservatives that are generally recognized as safe or that are 
authorized under subchapter B of this chapter.

    (c) Labeling. The label of the color additive shall conform to the 
requirements of Sec.  70.25 of this chapter.
    (d) Exemption from certification. Certification of this color 
additive is not necessary for the protection of the public health and 
therefore batches thereof are exempt from the certification requirements 
of section 721(c) of the act.

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