21 CFR § 82.1306 - D&c Red No. 6.

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title: "21 CFR § 82.1306 - D&C Red No. 6."
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# 82.1306 D&C Red No. 6.

(a) The color additive D&C Red No. 6 shall conform in identity and specifications to the requirements of § 74.1306 (a)(1) and (b) of this chapter.

(b) The color additive D&C Red No. 6 may be safely used for coloring drugs such that the combined total of D&C Red No. 6 and D&C Red No. 7 does not exceed 5 milligrams per daily dose of the drug.

[47 FR 57691, Dec. 28, 1982]