| Targeted audience | U.S. domestic manufacturers, distributor, retailer, wholesaler; U.S. importers and upstream suppliers |
| Products concerned | Aluminum or brass cookware, aluminum or brass utensils, aluminum or brass cookware component |
| Key industries concerned with this insight | Aluminum or brass cookware, aluminum or brass utensils, aluminum or brass cookware component |
| Application date | January 1, 2026 |
| Main content or requirements | From January 1, 2026, lead or lead compounds content in aluminum or brass cookware, aluminum or brass utensils, or aluminum or brass cookware component shall not exceed 90 ppm in U.S. Washington. |
| Reference | Clink here |
On May 13, 2025, the U.S. State of Washington’s Governor signed Bill SB 5628 to amend lead requirement in cookware.
On March 28, 2024, Washington approved Bill HB 1551 (codified as 70A.565 RCW) to restrict lead or lead compounds to no more than 5 ppm in cookware or cookware components. And this restriction will become effective on January 1, 2026.
According to SB 5628, the scope of the lead restriction has been amended from “ Cookware or cookware component” to “Aluminum or brass cookware, aluminum or brass utensils, or aluminum or brass cookware component” and the limit has also been amended to 90 ppm.
Following is a summary of the comparison:
| Regulation | Scope | Lead Limit & Effective date |
| 70A.565 RCW (HB 1551) |
Cookware or cookware component | 5 ppm (January 1, 2026) |
| SB 5628 amending 70A.565 RCW |
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Note：
"Aluminum or brass cookware" means the following items when made of brass or aluminum: Pots, pans, kettles, griddles, grills, internal pots for devices such as rice cookers or pressure cookers, and similar vessels or surfaces in or on which food is cooked.
"Aluminum or brass cookware" does not include:
"Aluminum or brass utensils" means tools made from aluminum or brass such as knives, forks, spoons, spatulas, and similar tools used for preparing, serving, or eating food, unless completely enclosed by stainless steel.
"Aluminum or brass cookware component" means cookware parts made of aluminum or brass such as lids, rivets, fasteners, valves, and vent pipes.
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