Colour Index entries are reviewed before publication. New Generic Names go through the Nomenclature Committee; commercial product submissions are checked against the registered fingerprint and the binding supplier declaration. This footer note summarises the process; the full editorial standards note sets out the detail.
Review cycle
The Nomenclature Committee meets quarterly. Routine commercial submissions are typically published within thirty days; new CIGN proposals are queued to the next committee cycle. All decisions are minuted.
Source of truth
The Generic Name and the Constitution Number are the canonical identifiers. Commercial trade names, product codes, and packaging information are managed by the supplier through the manufacturer portal and refresh on each submitter update.
Corrections
To report an error, write to info@colour-index.com with the CICN, the field, and any supporting evidence. The editorial team aims to acknowledge within five working days and to publish factual corrections within thirty days.