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Delaware Administrative Code
Title 16 - Health and SafetyDepartment of Health and Social ServicesDivision of Public HealthHealth Systems Protection (HSP)State of Delaware Food CodeChapter 4 - Equipment Utensils, and LinensPart 4-1 - MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
Subpart 4-101 - Multiuse
Section 4-101.13 - Lead, Use Limitation

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-101.13

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4-101.13 - Lead, Use Limitation
(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

Utensil CategoryCeramic Article DescriptionMaximum LeadMG/L
Beverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers Coffee Mugs 0.5
Large Hollowware (excluding pitchers) Bowls >= 1.1 Liter (1.16 Quart) 1
Small Hollowware (excluding cups & 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. p
(C) Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-101.13

17 DE Reg. 1084( 5/1/2014) (Final)