21 CFR § 74.2321 - D&c Red No. 21.

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title: "21 CFR § 74.2321 - D&C Red No. 21."
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# 74.2321 D&C Red No. 21.

(a) *Identity and specifications.* The color additive D&C Red No. 21 shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of § 74.1321(a)(1) and (b).

(b) *Uses and restrictions.* The color additive D&C Red No. 21 may be safely used for coloring cosmetics generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice.

(c) *Labeling requirements.* The label of the color additive shall conform to the requirements of § 70.25 of this chapter.

(d) *Certification.* All batches of D&C Red No. 21 shall be certified in accordance with regulations in part 80 of this chapter.

[47 FR 53846, Nov. 30, 1982]