(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 |
(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.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04110, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04110, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]