S.C. Code Regs. 5-317. Food Labeling; Artificial Flavoring or Coloring, Chemical Preservatives

(a) The term “artificial flavoring” means a flavoring containing any rapid or aromatic constituent, which constituent was manufactured by a process of synthesis or other similar artifice. (b) The term “artificial coloring” means a coloring containing any dye or pigment, which dye or pigment was manufactured by a process of synthesis or other similar artifice, or a coloring which was manufactured by extracting a natural dye of natural pigment from a plant or other material in which such dye or pigment was naturally produced. (c) The term “chemical preservative” means any chemical that, when added to food, tends to prevent or retard deterioration thereof, but does not include common salt, sugars, vinegars, spices or oils extracted from spices, substances added to food by direct exposure thereof to wood smoke, or chemicals applied for their insecticidal or herbicidal properties. 5-318 [No Exemption for Unpackaged Food.] A food which is subject to the requirement of Section 39-25-110(k) shall bear labeling, even though such food is not in package form. 5-319 [Where Statement Must Appear.] A statement of artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative shall be placed on the food, or on its container or wrapper, or on any two or all of these, as may be necessary to render such statement likely to be read by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use of such food. 5-320 [Exemption Due to Unit Size.] A food shall be exempt from compliance with the requirements of Section 39-25-110(k) if it is not in package form and the units thereof are so small that a statement of artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative, as the case may be, cannot be placed on such units with such conspicuousness as to render it likely to be read by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use. 5-321 [Exemption from Label Statement.] A food shall be exempt while held for sale from the requirements of Section 39-25-110(k) (requiring label statement of any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservatives) if said food, having been received in bulk containers at a retail establishment, is displayed to the purchaser with either (1) The labeling of the bulk container plainly in view, or (2) A counter card, sign, or other appropriate device bearing prominently and conspicuously the information required to be stated on the label pursuant to Section 39-25-110(k). 5-322 [Exemptions for Fruits and Vegetables.] A fruit or vegetable shall be exempt from compliance with the requirements of Section 39-25-110(k) with respect to a chemical preservative applied to the fruit or vegetable as a pesticide chemical prior to harvest. Subarticle 5 Cosmetics