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12VAC5-421-980: Lead, use limitation
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12. Health
- Agency 5. Department of Health
- Chapter 421. Food Regulations
- Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
- Article 1. Materials for Construction and Repair
A. Ceramic, china, crystal utensils, and decorative utensils such as hand-painted ceramic or china that are used in contact with food shall be lead-free or contain levels of lead not exceeding the limits of the following utensil categories:P
Utensil Category
Ceramic Article Description
Maximum Lead
mg/L
Beverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers
Coffee Mugs
0.5
Large Hollowware
(excluding pitchers)
Bowls > 1.1 Liter
(1.16 Quart)
1.0
Small Hollowware
(excluding cups and mugs
Bowls <1.1 Liter
(1.16 Quart)
2.0
Flat tableware
Plates, Saucers
3.0
B. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05% may not be used as a food contact surface.P
C. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a food contact surface.
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