Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 585 - RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
Part IV - Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Article 1 - Materials for Construction and Repair
Section 2VAC5-585-980 - Lead use limitation
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. Ceramic, china, and crystal utensils, and decorative utensils such as 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:P
|
Utensil Category |
Ceramic Article Description |
Maximum Lead (mg/L) (ppm) |
|
Beverage Mugs, Cups, Pitchers |
Coffee Mugs |
0.5 |
|
Large Hollowware (excluding pitchers) |
Bowls ≥1.1 Liter (1.16 Quart) |
1.0 |
|
Small Hollowware (excluding cups and mugs) |
Bowls <1.1 Liter (1.16 Quart) |
2.0 |
|
Flat Tableware |
Plates, Saucers |
3.0 |
B. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05% may not be used as a food-contact surface.P
C. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a food-contact surface.
Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.
