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

73.2991 - Zinc oxide.

  (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive zinc oxide shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of 73.1991 (a)(1) and (b).

  (b) Uses and restrictions. Zinc oxide 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. 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 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 37538, July 22, 1977]