[Title 21 CFR 73.345]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - April 1, 1996 Edition]
[Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS]
[Chapter I - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES]
[Subchapter A - GENERAL]
[Part 73 - LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION]
[Subpart A - Foods]
[Sec. 73.345 - Paprika oleoresin.]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]




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  73.345
  Sec. 73.345
  
    FOOD AND DRUGS
    FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    GENERAL
    LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
    Foods
  


Sec. 73.345   Paprika oleoresin.

    (a) Identity. (1) The color additive paprika oleoresin is the 
combination of flavor and color principles obtained from paprika 
(Capsicum annuum L.) by extraction, using any one or a combination of 
the following solvents:

Acetone.                              Isopropyl alcohol.                
Ethyl alcohol.                        Methyl alcohol.                   
Ethylene dichloride.                  Methylene chloride.               
Hexane.                               Trichloroethylene.                
                                                                        

The definition of paprika oleoresin in this paragraph is for the purpose 
of identity as a color additive only, and shall not be construed as 
setting forth an official standard for paprika oleoresin under section 
401 of the act.
    (2) Color additive mixtures made with paprika oleoresin may contain 
as diluents only those substances listed in this subpart as safe and 
suitable in color additive mixtures for coloring foods.

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    (b) Specifications. Paprika oleoresin shall contain no more residue 
of the solvents listed in paragraph (a)(1) of this section than is 
permitted of the corresponding solvents in spice oleoresins under 
applicable food additive regulations in parts 170 through 189 of this 
chapter.
    (c) Uses and restrictions. Paprika oleoresin may be safely used for 
the coloring of foods generally in amounts consistent with good 
manufacturing practice, except that it may not be used to color foods 
for which standards of identity have been promulgated under section 401 
of the act, unless the use of added color is authorized by such 
standards.
    (d) Labeling. The color additive and any mixtures intended solely or 
in part for coloring purposes prepared therefrom shall bear, in addition 
to the other information required by the act, labeling in accordance 
with the provisions of Sec. 70.25 of this chapter.
    (e) 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.