§ 108860 Lead Cadmium Tableware Ban

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says you can't make, sell, or bring into the state any plates, cups, or other tableware that have too much lead or cadmium in them.

Key Takeaways

•You can't sell or make tableware with too much lead or cadmium.
•The law follows safety rules set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
•Even if the tableware looks nice, it’s illegal if it’s unsafe.

Example

A store sells colorful kids' plates that have high levels of lead.

The store could get in trouble because the plates might poison people who eat off them.

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§ 108860 Lead Cadmium Tableware Ban

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. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

tableware lead cadmium Compliance Policy Guides 7117.06 and 7117.07 United States Food and Drug Administration

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108860.

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