California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §108860: It is unlawful to manufacture, process, import, sell, deliver, hold for sale, supply, or offer for sale in this state any tableware that releases a level of lead or cadmium in violation of the standar

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What this law says, in plain English

Manufacturing, importing, or selling tableware that releases lead or cadmium above federal FDA standards is prohibited in this state.

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It is unlawful to manufacture, process, import, sell, deliver, hold for sale, supply, or offer for sale in this state any tableware that releases a level of lead or cadmium in violation of the standards contained in the Compliance Policy Guides 7117.06 and 7117.07 as described in 54 Federal Register 23485 or any subsequent, more stringent standards adopted by the United States Food and Drug Administration, as determined by the director.

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