[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 21CFR71.18] [Page 341] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 71--COLOR ADDITIVE PETITIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A--General Provisions Sec. 71.18 Petition for exemption from certification. A manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a color additive or color additive mixture may petition for an exemption from certification pursuant to part 10 of this chapter. Any such petition shall show why such certification is not necessary for the protection of public health.