1. A. Ceramic, china, 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
   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

2. B. Pewter alloys containing lead in excess of 0.05% may not be used as a food contact surface.^P
3. C. Solder and flux containing lead in excess of 0.2% may not be used as a food contact surface.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2010; Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.