Re: re: FD&C Blue # 2 What about Red 33

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My Lab Colors indicate that Red 33 and 40 are used.

Should I not be using the Red 33?

Thanks,

Bobbi ~

re: FD & C Blue # 2

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> << In the USA, FD & C Blue No. 2 is NOT approved for use

> in cosmetics. >>

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> I have a question. In this letter dated 1997, I understand

> what it says...sort of...but have questions.

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> What makes FD & C Blue # 2 NOT approvable for cosmetics?

> If it is not approved for cosmetics why is it

> still named as a food, drug and cosmetic color

> additive? Why has it not been reclassified?

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> Dee, confused ><)))*>

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[Guest guest]

>My Lab Colors indicate that Red 33 and 40 are used.

>Should I not be using the Red 33?

D & C Red 33 is approved.

A list of color additives subject to batch certification and approved

for use in cosmetics can be found at:

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/opa-col2.html#table3B

Maurice

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Maurice O. Hevey

Convergent Cosmetics, Inc.

http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com

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