WAC 246-215-04110
WAC 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 Hollowware (excluding pitchers) Bowls ≥ 1.1 L (1.16 Quart) 1 Small Hollowware (excluding cups and mugs) Bowls < 1.1 L (1.16 Quart) 2.0 Flat tableware Plates, Saucers 3.0
Utensil Category
Description
Maximum Lead mg/L
beverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers
Coffee Mugs
0.5
Large Hollowware (excluding pitchers)
Bowls ≥ 1.1 L
(1.16 Quart)
1
Small Hollowware
(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 .