adminClaytan® warmly supports Malaysia’s proposed amendment to Regulation 28 under the Food Regulations 1985, which seeks to broaden existing restrictions on lead and cadmium migration from ceramicware to include ceramic cooking ware. This important update was formally notified to the World Trade Organization on April 7, 2020, under document G/SPS/N/MYS/44.
What’s Changing?
Under the proposed draft amendments, “cooking ware” is defined as ceramic items intended to be heated by conventional thermal methods or in microwaves. The maximum permissible migration limits are set at:
- 0.5 mg/L for lead (Pb)
- 0.05 mg/L for cadmium (Cd) – testing conducted across four identical specimens (same size, decoration, and shape)
These limits align Malaysia’s standards with globally recognized safety benchmarks—providing stronger consumer protection and replacing the previous guidance that only covered flatware and hollowware.
Why This Matters to Consumers
- Greater Protection for Public Health — Lead and cadmium are toxic heavy metals that can migrate into food during cooking. Restricting them helps reduce the risk of neurological, reproductive, and kidney damage.
- Stronger Regulatory Enforcement — Including cooking ware in the updated regulation makes compliance more transparent and enforceable across all ceramic products in food use.
- Industry Alignment with Safety Standards — The amendment encourages manufacturers to improve testing protocols, refine raw materials, and elevate production quality—benefitting both domestic and international markets.
Claytan®’s Position
As a Lead-Safe ceramic brand with a proud history dating back over a century, Claytan® has long invested in safe craftsmanship. We already manufacture ceramic tableware and cooking pieces that meet—or exceed—these proposed limits, using Lead-Safe glazes and rigorous testing procedures.
Claytan® sees this regulatory proposal as a positive validation of global safety norms and an affirmation of our own long-standing principles. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supply only certified, health-conscious ceramic products.
What You Can Do
- Choose certified Lead-Safe ceramic products for your kitchen. Don’t compromise on health or aesthetics.
- Stay informed and ask retailers or manufacturers for test certifications or safety data when purchasing cookware.
- Support the government’s initiative to ensure safer ceramics across the board.
Together, these steps help build a safer dining environment for families and hospitality sectors alike.
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SGS: Malaysia Proposes to Regulate Metals in Ceramic Cooking Wares