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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: 21CFR73.2329]
[Page 378-379]
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 Contents
Subpart C--Cosmetics
Sec. 73.2329 Guanine.
(a) Identity and specifications. (1) The color additive guanine
shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of
Sec. 73.1329 (a)(1) and (b).
(2) Color additive mixtures of guanine 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) Use and restrictions. The color additive guanine may be safely
used in cosmetics generally, including cosmetics intended for use in the
area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice.
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(c) Labeling requirements. The color additive and any mixtures
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 the certification pursuant to
section 721(c) of the act.
[42 FR 37537, July 22, 1977]