12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-980
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024
Section 12VAC5-421-980 - Lead, use limitationA. 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:PUtensil Category | Ceramic Article Description | Maximum Lead mg/L |
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.12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-980
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2010; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.