2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-980
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 2VAC5-585-980 - Lead use limitationA. 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:PUtensil Category | Ceramic Article Description | Maximum Lead (mg/L) (ppm) |
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.PC. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a food-contact surface.2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-980
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2010; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 19, eff. 6/24/2021.Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.