Mexico has published NOM-231-SSA1-2016, Glazed Pottery Articles, Ceramic ware, Porcelain, and Glassware - Limits of Soluble Lead and Cadmium – Test Method on 25 October 2016. The new standard supersedes NOM-231-SSA1-2002 and will come into operation on 25 December 2016. It is noted that the update broadens the scope of this mandatory standard to include glassware.
Migration of lead and cadmium in glassware in NOM-231-SSA1-2016
Type of specimen | Capacity/Dimensions | Limits (mg/l) | |
Lead | Cadmium | ||
Flatware | Interior height≤25mm | 1.5 | 0.5 |
Small hollowware | <600ml | 1.5 | 0.5 |
Large hollowware | 600ml-3L | 0.75 | 0.25 |
Storage Hollowware | >3L | 0.5 | 0.25 |
The limits and test methods for ceramicware remains the same as that set forth in the old version.
Migration tests for lead and cadmium are necessary for food contact materials intended for sale in Mexico. C&K Testing advises businesses to have their products tested to ensure compliance.
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