Current through October 11, 2024
1. Ceramic, china and crystal utensils, and decorative utensils, including, without limitation, hand-painted ceramic or china that are used in contact with food, must be lead-free or contain levels of lead not exceeding the limits of the following utensil categories: Utensil Category | Ceramic Article Description | Maximum Lead (mg/L) |
Beverage Mugs, Cups and Pitchers | Coffee Mugs | 0.5 |
Large Hollowware (excluding pitchers) | Bowls [GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1.16 Quart (1 Liter) | 1.0 |
Small Hollowware (excluding cups and mugs) | Bowls < 1.16 Quart (1 Liter) | 2.0 |
Flat Tableware | Plates and Saucers | 3.0 |
2. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent may not be used as a food-contact surface.3. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2 percent may not be used as a food-contact surface.Nev. Admin. Code § 446.204
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013