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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: 21CFR73.2991]

[Page 379]
 
                        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.  73.2991  Zinc oxide.

    (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive zinc oxide shall 
conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of Sec.  
73.1991 (a)(1) and (b).
    (b) Uses and restrictions. Zinc oxide may be safely used in 
cosmetics, 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 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 pursuant to 
section 721(c) of the act.

[42 FR 37538, July 22, 1977]




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