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Comparatively Speaking: Color vs. Certified Color

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC, and Nick Morante, Nick Morante Cosmetic Consulting
Posted: March 6, 2012

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Formulators, do not be alarmed when colorant is called tartrazine, quinoline yellow or acid blue 9. It is a colorant waiting for certification before it can use it in foods, drugs or cosmetics.