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4626.0460 4-101.13 CERAMIC, CHINA, AND CRYSTAL UTENSILS; USE LIMITATION.

Ceramic, china, crystal utensils, and decorative utensils, including 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 > 1.1 liter (1.16 quart) 1
Small hollowware Bowls < 1.1 liter (1.16 quart) 2.0
Flat utensils Plates, saucers 3.0

Statutory Authority:

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

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007

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