Korea to tighten local controls on tar pigments

Korea will strengthen controls over local use of 10 tar pigments, including Red Pigment No. 40, which can be used in drugs, quasi-drugs and cosmetic products as a color agent, health authorities says.

In order to thoroughly assure the safety of these tar pigments, the Korea Food and Drug Administration will establish new testing items, such as purity, identification of lake in color pigment...