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Subject: Ceramic Ware - Lead and Cadmium Release. Relevant or Related Legislation: Ceramic Ware (Safety) Regulations 1988
(Statutory Instrument 1988 No 1647) Q1. What do the
Regulations do?
These regulations transpose EC
Directive 84/500/EEC relating to ceramic articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs. The Regulations require conformity with a
British Standard (BS 6748) setting limits on the release of lead and
cadmium from ceramic ware.
The legislation is available from The
Stationery Office (0870 600 5522) or through bookshops and can also be
viewed on the Internet at www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/
The British Standards Institution (BSI)
can provide information about published safety standards for products.
Their website can be visited on www.bsi-global.com and they can also be
contacted on 0208 996 9001.
Local authority trading standards
departments.
Failure to meet the requirements of
safety regulations can result in a fine of up to £5000 and/or a prison
term of up to six months.
The Food Standards Agency can help with further information. You can view their website on www.foodstandards.gov.uk or e-mail them at helpline@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk. For information on cooking utensils please refer to relevant factsheet.
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