[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: 21CFR73.2125]
 
 [Page 375-376]
 
                         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. 73.2125  Potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin (chlorophyllin-copper complex).
 
     (a) Identity and specifications. The color additive potassium sodium
 copper chlorophyllin shall conform in identity and specifications to the
 requirements of Sec. 73.1125(a)(1) and (b).
     (b) Uses and restrictions. Potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin may
 be safely used for coloring dentifrices that
 
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 are cosmetics subject to the following conditions:
     (1) It shall not be used at a level in excess of 0.1 percent.
     (2) It may be used only in combination with the following
 substances:
 
 Water.
 Glycerin.
 Sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
 Tetrasodium pyrophosphate.
 Sorbitol.
 Magnesium phosphate, tribasic.
 Calcium carbonate.
 Calcium phosphate, dibasic.
 Sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate.
 Artificial sweeteners that are generally recognized as safe or that are
 authorized under subchapter B of this chapter.
 Flavors that are generally recognized as safe or that are authorized
 under subchapter B of this chapter.
 Preservatives that are generally recognized as safe or that are
 authorized under subchapter B of this chapter.
 
     (c) Labeling. The label of the color additive shall conform to the
 requirements of Sec. 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 requirements
 of section 721(c) of the act.