[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: 21CFR73.2250]
 
 [Page 377]
 
                         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. 73.2250  Iron oxides.
 
     (a) Identity. The color additives iron oxides consist of any one or
 any combination of synthetically prepared iron oxides, including the
 hydrated forms. It is free from admixture with other substances.
     (b) Specifications. Iron oxides shall conform to the following
 specifications, all on an ``as is'' basis:
 
 Arsenic (as As), not more than 3 parts per million.
 Lead (as Pb), not more than 10 parts per million.
 Mercury (as Hg), not more than 3 parts per million.
 
     (c) Uses and restrictions. Iron oxides are safe for use in coloring
 cosmetics generally, including cosmetics applied to the area of the eye,
 in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice.
     (d) 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
 Sec. 70.25 of this chapter.
     (e) 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.