# Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2003-02-14 · Effective 2002-11-26 · 68 FR 7416
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-3668
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 7416
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2003-02-14
- **Effective date:** 2002-11-26
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 00C-1321
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of November 26, 2002, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65311). The final rule amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of mica-based pearlescent pigments as color additives in contact lenses.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/14/03-3668/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-mica-based-pearlescent-pigments-confirmation-of)
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