Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0460 LEAD; USE LIMITATION. 4-101.13

A.

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:_P1

Utensil Category	Ceramic Article Description	Maximum Lead mg/L
Beverage mugs, cups, pitchers	Coffee mugs	0.5
Large hollowware (excluding pitchers)	Bowls ≥ 1.16 quart (1.1 liter)	1.0
Small hollowware (excluding cups and mugs)	Bowls < 1.16 quart (1.1 liter)	2.0
Flat tableware	Plates, saucers	3.0

B.

Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent must not be used as a food-contact surface._P1

C.

Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2 percent must not be used as a food-contact surface.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.07; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519; 43 SR 295

Published Electronically:

October 17, 2019