Glassware

Many glazes found on ceramics, glassware, earthenware, bone china, and porcelain have been found to contain elevated levels of lead and cadmium, which expose consumers to potential health hazards. The risks associated with such chemicals are compounded, since many glazed ceramics and glassware products are intended to hold food and beverages. For over a decade, The Chanler...
August 18, 2005
In response to increasing and overwhelming evidence that decorations appearing on the exterior surfaces of ceramicware and glassware (and in some instances inside the vessel) contain detectable levels of lead and cadmium, The Chanler Group client, Russell Brimer, initiated enforcement actions targeting this industry. Mr. Brimer’s efforts resulted in a 2005 global opt-in...
Cadmium, Lead