[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: 21CFR73.2162]
 
 [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. 73.2162  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]