{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-585-980","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-585-980","heading":"Lead use limitation","body":"A. Ceramic, china, and 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 (mg/L)\n\n(ppm)\n\nBeverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers\n\nCoffee Mugs\n\n0.5\n\nLarge Hollowware (excluding pitchers)\n\nBowls ≥1.1 Liter (1.16 Quart)\n\n1.0\n\nSmall Hollowware (excluding cups and mugs)\n\nBowls \u003c1.1 Liter (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 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 1. Materials for Construction and Repair"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter585/section980/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:00Z","sha256":"b4a7f31a078adaa3f5eeae14f8e6731428ea42ea41b315a9f75e1239358d5722","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-585-970","next":"us-va/2vac5-585-990"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}