LAC 51:XXIII.2109
LAC 51:XXIII.2109. Lead [formerly paragraph 22:13-4]:
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 51, pt. XXIII, § 2109
A. Lead in Ceramic, China, and Crystal Utensils―Use Limitation
1. 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.
Utensil Category | Description | Maximum Lead mg/L
Hot Beverage Mugs | Coffee Mugs | 0.5
Large Hollowware | Bowls 1.1L (1.16 qt) | 100
Small Hollowware | Bowls < 1.1L (1.16 qt) | 2.0
Flat Utensils | Plates, Saucers | 3.0
B. Lead in Pewter Alloys―Use Limitation
1. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent shall not be used as a "food-contact surface."
C. Lead in Solder and Flux―Use Limitation
1. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2 percent shall not be used as a food-contact surface.