Is Ceramicware safe to use? What you need to know

In September, Hong Kong’s Consumer Council published their surveillance report on 30 models of ceramic tableware commonly available on the market and testing for any toxic chemical content.

In their report, they tested 15 ceramic cups and 15 ceramic bowls under simulated use at room temperature and microwave heating and found:

1. About 35% (11 models) released varying concentrations of lead either from the internal surface or the rim
2. Over 10% (4 models) released cadmium from internal surfaces or drinking rim area in the test at room temperature

The levels of lead and cadmium released from concerned models were below the upper limits stipulated by relevant international and Mainland standards such as ISO 6486-1, the French regulation DGCCRF, and the Mainland China standards GB 31604.34 and GB 31604.24.

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