La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-2109

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXIII-2109 - Lead [formerly paragraph 22:13-4]

A. Lead in Ceramic, China, and Crystal Utensils-Use Limitation

1. 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.

Utensil Category	Description	Maximum Lead mg/L
Hot Beverage Mugs	Coffee Mugs	0.5
Large Hollowware	Bowls 1.1L (1.16 qt)	1
Small Hollowware	Bowls < 1.1L (1.16 qt)	2.0
Flat Utensils	Plates, Saucers	3.0

B. Lead in Pewter Alloys-Use Limitation

1. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent shall not be used as a "food-contact surface."

C. Lead in Solder and Flux-Use Limitation

1. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2 percent shall not be used as a food-contact surface.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-2109

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:324 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1418 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.