Metal Release Limits for Tableware in the EU

Since the start of 2012, the European Commission (EC) has been revaluating the leaching of lead and cadmium from tableware in contact with food/drink, in response to studies conducted by the European Food Standards Agency (EFSA). The EC proposed a drastic reduction in permissible levels... CLICK HERE to read more.

https://ceram.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/F637250060A0EBC6
(Link to site not controlled by SGCDpro) posted Jan. 23, 2013

EPA withdraws cadmium ruling

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency noting withdrawal of the
Final Rule on cadmium which was published in the
December 3rd Federal Register.
(PDF file - 0.3 mb file size) posted Jan. 2, 2013

Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety risk assessment

Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety risk assessment
of health hazards from nickel, cobalt, zinc, iron, copper and
manganese migrated from ceramic articles.
(PDF file - 0.5 mb file size) posted Jun. 21, 2012

European Proposal on Lead and Cadmium Limits

European proposal to update limits for lead
and cadmium based on recent EFSA opinions.
(PDF file - 0.5 mb file size) posted Jun. 14, 2012

Ceram Press Release

Ceram Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramics
and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food
(Microsoft Word file - 0.3 mb file size) posted Apr. 12, 2012

Cadmium Report

Review of Metals in the Toy Safety Standard, ASTM F 963
(PDF file - 0.8 mb file size) posted Apr. 11, 2012

Final 2009 TPCH Screening Report for download

TPCH_Report_Final_June_30_2009.pdf

Regulatory Fact Sheets

SGCDpro Facts: State Toxics in Packaging Laws
updated Apr. 2010
(PDF File)

Test Method: CPSC-CH-E1002-08 [Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children’s Products
(PDF File)

SGCDpro Facts: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting
(MS Word Doc File)

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