Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 246-215-04110 - Multiuse-Lead in ceramic, china, and crystal utensils, use limitation (FDA Food Code 4-101.13)(1) Ceramic, china, crystal UTENSILS, and decorative UTENSILS such as 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 | Description | Maximum Lead mg/L |
BEVERAGE Mugs, Cups, Pitchers | Coffee Mugs | 0.5 |
Large Hollow-ware (excluding pitchers) | Bowls [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 1.1 L (1.16 Quart) | 1 |
Small Hollow-ware (excluding cups and mugs) | Bowls < 1.1 L (1.16 Quart) | 2.0 |
Flat TABLEWARE | Plates, Saucers | 3.0 |
(2) Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05% may not be used as a FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.(3) Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-04110
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-04110, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.