410 IAC 7-26-228 Lead in ceramic, china, and crystal utensils; use limitation

Sec. 228. (a) Ceramic, china, crystal, 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 Ceramic Article Description Maximum Lead ppm (mg/L) Beverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers Coffee Mugs 0.5 Large Hollowware (excluding pitchers) Bowls > 1.16 Quart (1.1 Liter) 1 Small Hollowware (excluding cups and mugs) Bowls < 1.16 Quart (1.1 Liter) 2 Flat Tableware Plates, Saucers 3 (b) Pewter alloys containing lead exceeding five-hundredths percent (0.05%) ppm (mg/L) may not be used as a food contact surface. (c) Solder and flux containing lead exceeding two-tenths percent (0.2%) ppm (mg/L) may not be used as a food contact surface. (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a P item. (e) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (c) is a core item.