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The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has issued a guideline for the restriction of lead in cookware.
In March 2024, the US state of Washington approved HB 1551 (Chapter 340, 2024) to become the first state in the nation to restrict lead to no more than 5 ppm in cookware or cookware components. These restrictions will become effective on January 1, 2026. (SafeGuardS 55/24)
The new law, codified as Chapter 70A.565 RCW, defines cookware as any metal pots, pans, bakeware, rice cookers, pressure cookers and other containers and devices intended for the preparation or storage of food.
In November 2024, the DOE issued an important guideline to assist cookware manufacturers and sellers in complying with the new law. It:
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