Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4626 - FOOD CODE; FOOD MANAGERS
EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Part 4626.0460 - LEAD USE LIMITATION. 4-101.13
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
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; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011
