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Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments
Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments
Moderate concern
FDA-listed color additive (mica-based pearlescent pigments) under 21 CFR 73.350 with use restrictions; titanium dioxide component banned in food in the EU since 2022.
Found in
203 products
What it is
Color additives consisting of mica (a natural mineral) coated with metal oxides such as titanium dioxide or iron oxide to produce pearlescent or shimmery effects.
Decorative color additive providing pearlescent, shimmer, or metallic appearance on foods.
Why it's flagged
- use restrictions in some food categories
- titanium dioxide component banned for food use in EU
What regulators actually say
"Mica-based pearlescent pigments... may be safely used for coloring foods generally"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.350 with specified use limits
European Union — EFSA
Restricted; titanium dioxide (E171) no longer authorized as a food additive in the EU
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