Colour Additives

Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics Part 73, Subpart C: Color additives exempt from batch certification
21 CFR Section	Straight Color	Year⁽²⁾Approved	Uses and Restrictions
73.2030	Annatto	1977	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2085	Caramel	1981	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2087	Carmine	1977	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2095	β-Carotene	1977	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2110	Bismuth citrate⁽³⁾	1978	Cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp only NTE ⁽⁷⁾ 0.5 percent.
73.2120	Disodium EDTA-copper	1974	Coloring of shampoos that are cosmetics.
73.2125	Potassium sodium copper chlorophyllin (chlorophyllin copper-complex)	1969	Coloring dentifrices that are cosmetics NTE ⁽⁷⁾ 0.1% in combination with a list of substances.
73.2150	Dihydroxyacetone	1973	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ intended solely or in part to impart color to the human body.
73.2162	Bismuth oxychloride	1977	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2180	Guaiazulene	1977	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾.
73.2190	Henna⁽³⁾	1965	Coloring hair but not eyelashes, eyebrows, or eye area.
73.2250	Iron oxides	1977	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2298	Ferric ammonium ferrocyanide	1977	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2299	Ferric ferrocyanide	1978	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2326	Chromium hydroxide green	1977	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2327	Chromium oxide greens	1977	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2329	Guanine	1977	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2396	Lead acetate⁽³⁾	1981	Cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp only, NTE ⁽⁷⁾ 0.6 percent Pb (weight/volume).
73.2400	Pyrophyllite	1973	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾.
73.2496	Mica	1977	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2500	Silver ⁽³⁾	1979	Coloring fingernail polish NTE ⁽⁷⁾ 1% of final product.
73.2575	Titanium dioxide	1973	Cosmetics including eye area use.
73.2645	Aluminum powder	1977	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2646	Bronze powder	1977	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2647	Copper powder	1977	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2725	Ultramarines	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ including eye area use.
73.2775	Manganese violet	1976	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾ including eye area use.
73.2991	Zinc oxide	1977	Cosmetics including eye area use.
73.2995	Luminescent zinc sulfide ⁽³⁾	2000	Nail polish and externally applied facial makeup ⁽⁶⁾ NTE⁽⁷⁾ 10% of final product for limited, occasional use.

Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics Part 74, Subpart C: Color additives subject to batch certification
21 CFR Section	Straight Color	Year ⁽²⁾Approved	Uses and Restrictions
74.2052	D&C Black No. 2⁽³⁾	2004	Eyeliner, brush-on-brow, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, blushers and rouge, makeup and foundation, and nail enamel.
74.2101	FD&C Blue No. 1	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
		1993	Allows MnO₂ in manufacture.
		1994	Eye area use (includes lake).
74.2104	D&C Blue No. 4	1977	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2151	D&C Brown No. 1	1976	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2203	FD&C Green No. 3	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2205	D&C Green No. 5	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2205	D&C Green No. 5	1994	Eye area use.
74.2206	D&C Green No. 6	1982	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2208	D&C Green No. 8	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ (NTE) ⁽⁷⁾ 0.01% (by wt) of finished cosmetic product).
74.2254	D&C Orange No. 4	1977	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2255	D&C Orange No. 5	1984	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2255	D&C Orange No. 5	1982	Mouthwashes, dentifrices, lipsticks, and other lip cosmetics NTE⁽⁷⁾ 5 percent.
74.2260	D&C Orange No. 10	1981	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2261	D&C Orange No. 11	1981	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2304	FD&C Red No. 4	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2306	D&C Red No. 6	1983	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2307	D&C Red No. 7	1983	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2317	D&C Red No. 17	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2321	D&C Red No. 21	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2322	D&C Red No. 22	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2327	D&C Red No. 27	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2328	D&C Red No. 28	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2330	D&C Red No. 30	1982	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2331	D&C Red No. 31	1976	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2333	D&C Red No. 33	1988	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ ; mouthwashes, dentifrices; cosmetic lip products (NTE) ⁽⁷⁾ 3% (by wt) of finished cosmetic product).
74.2334	D&C Red No. 34	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2336	D&C Red No. 36	1988	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾; cosmetic lip products (NTE) ⁽⁷⁾ 3% (by wt) of finished cosmetic product).
74.2340	FD&C Red No. 40⁽³⁾	1975	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾.
74.2340	FD&C Red No. 40⁽³⁾	1994	Eye area use (includes Al lake). No oxidizing or reducing agents that may affect integrity.
74.2602	D&C Violet No. 2	1976	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2602a	Ext. D&C Violet No. 2	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾ .
74.2705	FD&C Yellow No. 5	1985	Cosmetics generally⁽⁵⁾.
74.2705	FD&C Yellow No. 5	1994	Eye area use (includes Al lake).
74.2706	FD&C Yellow No. 6	1986	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2707	D&C Yellow No. 7	1976	Externally applied cosmetics⁽⁶⁾.
74.2707a	Ext. D&C Yellow No. 7	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾.
74.2708	D&C Yellow No. 8	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾.
74.2710	D&C Yellow No. 10	1983	Cosmetics generally ⁽⁵⁾.
74.2710	D&C Yellow No. 10	1984	Modification of uses and restrictions.
74.2711	D&C Yellow No. 11	1976	Externally applied cosmetics ⁽⁶⁾.

CFSAN/Office of Cosmetics and Colors, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. January 24, 2006; Revised April 20, 2007.

Colour Additives

Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics

Color Additives Approved for Use in Cosmetics