TITLE 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS

CHAPTER I - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER A - GENERAL

PART 73 - LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION

subpart c - COSMETICS

73.2575 - Titanium dioxide.

  (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive titanium dioxide shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements on 73.575 (a)(1) and (b).

  (b) Uses and restrictions. The color additive titanium dioxide 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 requirements. The color additive and any mixtures prepared therefrom intended solely or in part for coloring purposes shall bear, in addition to any other information required by law, labeling in accordance with the provisions of 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.