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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: 21CFR73.2162]

[Page 373]
 
                        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.  73.2162  Bismuth oxychloride.

    (a) Identity and specifications. (1) The color additive bismuth 
oxychloride shall conform in identity and specifications to the 
requirements of Sec.  73.1162(a)(1) and (b).
    (2) Color additive mixtures of bismuth oxychloride may contain the 
following diluents:
    (i) For coloring cosmetics generally, only those diluents listed 
under Sec.  73.1001(a)(1);
    (ii) For coloring externally applied cosmetics, only those diluents 
listed in Sec.  73.1001(b) and, in addition, nitrocellulose.
    (b) Uses and restrictions. The color additive bismuth oxychloride 
may be safely used in coloring cosmetics generally, including cosmetics 
intended for use in the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good 
manufacturing practice.
    (c) Labeling. The color additive and any mixture prepared therefrom 
intended solely or in part for coloring purposes shall bear, in addition 
to any information required by law, labeling in accordance with the 
provisions 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 certification pursuant to 
section 721(c) of the act.

[42 FR 52394, Sept. 30, 1977]




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