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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: 21CFR73.2150]
 
 [Page 376]
 
                         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. 73.2150  Dihydroxyacetone.
 
     (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive dihydroxyacetone
 shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of
 Sec. 73.1150 (a)(1) and (b).
     (b) Uses and restrictions. Dihydroxyacetone may be safely used in
 amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice in externally
 applied cosmetics intended solely or in part to impart a color to the
 human body.
     (c) Labeling requirements. The labeling of the color additive and
 any mixtures prepared therefrom intended solely or in part for coloring
 purposes 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 requirements of section
 721(c) of the act.


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