Providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware.
This bill sets lead limits for aluminum or brass cookware, utensils, and components sold in Washington. Starting January 1, 2026, products may not contain more than 90 parts per million (ppm) of lead, reducing to 10 ppm by January 1, 2030. Manufacturers and retailers must provide test reports proving compliance with safety standards, while exempting pre-2026 items, stainless-steel-encased products, and nonprofit sales. It directly affects producers and sellers of these cookware items within Washington state.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Sam Low
RRepublican
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Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
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