?? Important Safety Alert: Lead in Cookware Exported from India and Other Countries to the USA ??

The U.S. FDA has issued a warning about certain imported cookware products made from materials such as aluminum, brass, and their alloys (commonly known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium). These items may leach lead into food, posing serious health risks.

?? Test Details: Testing simulated cooking with acidic foods and storage. Results showed lead leaching into food after 15 minutes and 24 hours.

• Lead dose: Measured in micrograms per 250 milliliters of liquid (μg/250 mL).
• Daily doses compared to FDA’s Interim Reference Level (IRL):

?? Children: 2.2 μg/day

?? Females (who may become pregnant): 8.8 μg/day

?? Key Highlights:

?? Affected Products:

• 35 imported cookware items tested by the Public Health Department of Seattle and King County (PHSKC).
• Lead leaching levels ranged from 0.185 μg/250 mL to 1430 μg/250 mL—exceeding FDA limits.
• Refer to the detailed list here: PHSKC Table of Cookware That Contains Lead.

?? Health Risks: According to the CDC, lead exposure can result in:

• ?? For Everyone: Brain and nervous system damage, slowed growth, learning issues, hearing, and speech problems.
• ?? In Children: Lower IQ, reduced attention span, and school underperformance.

ICH Q3 Elemental Impurities:

• Permitted exposure: 5 μg/day (for individuals weighing 60–70 kg).

?? Call to Action:

? Avoid cookware identified as containing lead (e.g., aluminum, brass, Hindalium/Indalium).

? Replace cookware regularly to avoid risks from worn-out coatings.

? Test cookware for leachables with CLL’s testing services.

? If concerned about exposure, consult a healthcare provider for a blood test.

?? How CLL Can Help:

?? Testing Services for Cookware Manufacturers:

• Food contact products/cookware testing as per EU Food Contact guidelines.
• Compliance checks for cookware as per FDA US-testing protocols.

?? Learn More:

FDA Alert on Lead in Cookware

CDC: Health Effects of Lead Exposure

Stay informed and protect your loved ones by choosing safe cookware.

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