“The amount of lead and cadmium released from ceramic ware should not exceed the maximum amount allowed in the regulations. PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has so far found only one type of ceramic kitchenware in the market that has exceeded the permissible lead leaching limit, says its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic). He noted that the test method conducted by the ministry was consistent with sub-regulation 28(4) of the Food Regulations 1985 under the Food Act 1983. Dr Noor Hisham said the method was used to measure the amount of heavy metals in the ceramic kitchenware and not the amount of heavy metals leached into food. Dr Noor Hisham said the ministry was always sensitive to matters related to consumer safety and gave his assurance on the level of food safety and quality.

Source: The Star July 10, 2016 23:37 UTC