{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-980","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-980","heading":"Lead, use limitation","body":"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\n\nUtensil Category\n\nCeramic Article Description\n\nMaximum Lead\n\nmg/L\n\nBeverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers\n\nCoffee Mugs\n\n0.5\n\nLarge Hollowware\n\n(excluding pitchers)\n\nBowls \u003e 1.1 Liter\n\n(1.16 Quart)\n\n1.0\n\nSmall Hollowware\n\n(excluding cups and mugs\n\nBowls \u003c1.1 Liter\n\n(1.16 Quart)\n\n2.0\n\nFlat tableware\n\nPlates, Saucers\n\n3.0\n\nB. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05% may not be used as a food contact surface.P\n\nC. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a food contact surface.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section980/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:15Z","sha256":"52a0fd7209f9bee33ff211de5b302ac99ec87d6391dc58a5637d67b9361d8a13","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-970","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-990"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}