Last updated 13th June 2025

ISO 6486-1:2019 Ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware, and glass dinnerware in contact with food, Release of lead and cadmium

ISO 6486-1:2019 describes a test procedure for the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware, and glass tableware meant to be used in contact with food, except vitreous and porcelain enamel items. ISO 6486-1:2019 applies to ceramic, glass, and glass tableware used for food and beverage preparation, cooking, serving, and storage; it does not apply to items used in the food manufacturing or retail industries.

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    Introduction to ISO 6486-1:2019

    When using improperly formulated and/or processed ceramic, glass-ceramic, and glass dinnerware for food preparation, cooking, serving, and storage, potentially toxic metals, especially lead and cadmium, can leak out of the surfaces. The document combines the analytical method and the leaching technique to create a test method. ICP-MS is the standard method due to its accuracy. Atomic absorption by flame is retained as a backup technique. Other verified analytical techniques, like graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) or inductively coupled optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), are employed depending on the required accuracy for evaluating lead and cadmium release levels. MaTestLab is one of the best testing service providers, with the best network of testing laboratories in the USA to carry out ISO 6486-1:2019 tests for our clients.

    ISO 6486-1:2019 Test Method

    Calculating the flatware’s reference surface areaWhen dealing with circular objects, the diameter of the object must be used to compute the reference surface area. In other situations, a specimen should be laid out on a piece of smooth paper, and the rim should be contoured. Next, using an appropriate method, the enclosed area is ascertained.
    Creation of articles that are unfillableThe articles are filled to a maximum of 6 mm when measured along the sloping side of flatware and up to 1 mm when measured vertically for hollowware. 
    ExtractionThe extraction should be conducted at a temperature of (22 ± 2) °C in the dark.

    ISO 6486-1:2019 Test Specimens

    Specimen DetailFour objects must be measured at a minimum. Every piece must have the same dimensions, shape, color, and ornamentation.
    Specimen SizeCeramicware has an interior depth of more than 25 mm, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane that crosses the overflow point.

    ISO 6486-1:2019 Test Results and Interpretation

    Finally, the study looks at how lead and cadmium are released when food comes into contact with ceramic, glass, and glass dinnerware. The results underline the necessity for strict laws and testing to guarantee consumer safety by highlighting the possibility that certain materials may leach dangerous compounds.

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    ISO 6486-1:2019 Related Tests

    ISO 6486-1:2019 is related to tests including ISO 385 specification for burettes, ISO 648 specification for Single-volume pipettes, and ISO 1042 specification for One-mark volumetric flasks.

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