Washington HB1756 restricts the sale of cookware containing lead levels above five parts per million starting January 1, 2026.

Washington HB1756 prohibits the sale of cookware, cookware components, or utensils containing lead levels above five parts per million starting January 1, 2026. Manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers are exempt from liability if they unknowingly sell restricted products. Casual or isolated sales of previously owned cookware containing lead are exempt. The Washington state department of ecology may lower the lead limit after December 2034 if deemed necessary for public health.

Washington HB1756 restricts the sale of cookware containing lead levels above five parts per million starting January 1, 2026.

Washington HB1756 prohibits the sale of cookware, cookware components, or utensils containing lead levels above five parts per million starting January 1, 2026. Manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers are exempt from liability if they unknowingly sell restricted products. Casual or isolated sales of previously owned cookware containing lead are exempt. The Washington state department of ecology may lower the lead limit after December 2034 if deemed necessary for public health.