# 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 2006-09-15 · Effective 2006-07-05 · 71 FR 54411
## Document
- **Document number:** E6-15275
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 54411
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2006-09-15
- **Effective date:** 2006-07-05
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 1998C-0790
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of July 5, 2006, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of June 2, 2006 (71 FR 31927). The final rule amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of titanium dioxide coated mica-based pearlescent pigments as color additives in the following foods: Cereals, confections and frostings, gelatin desserts, hard and soft candies (including lozenges), nutritional supplement tablets and gelatin capsules, and chewing gum.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/09/15/E6-15275/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-mica-based-pearlescent-pigments-confirmation-of)
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