Ceramic Cookware Regulated for Metals Migration in Malaysia
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 26, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 031.26, reporting on Malaysia’s Food (Amendment) Regulations 2026, issued in January 2026, which include restrictions on the migration of lead and cadmium in ceramic cookware.
This Amendment revises its Food Regulations 1985 (‘Principal Regulations’) under the nation’s Food Act 1983 (Act 281), specifically updating Regulation 28 on ceramic ware and the Thirteenth Schedule in relation to the migration of lead and cadmium.
Several important changes are included in the Amendment, including:
- Introducing the term ‘cooking appliance’, defined as ceramic ware intended to be heated by conventional thermal method or microwaves
- Revising Table 1, ‘Maximum permitted proportion of lead and cadmium release’, by: a) specifying the number of identical specimens required for testing, b) detailing the criteria permitted for the release of lead and cadmium and c) expanding the number of ceramic ware product categories from three to four by including ceramic cookware
August 1, 2026, has been set as the effective date for the Amendment.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 031.26 has a useful table with further information on the Amendment, including product scope, criteria and maximum permitted lead and cadmium limits.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 031.26 for more details.
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SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.
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