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[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR73.2496]
[Page 379-380]
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 Contents
Subpart C--Cosmetics
Sec. 73.2496 Mica.
(a) Identity and specifications. The color additive mica shall
conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of
Sec. 73.1496(a)(1) and (b).
(b) Uses and restrictions. Mica is safe for use in coloring
cosmetics generally, including cosmetics applied to the area of the eye,
in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice.
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(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 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 pursuant to
section 721(c) of the act.
[42 FR 38561, July 29, 1977]