Tableware is closely related to our daily lives. If ceramic products contain excessive amounts of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium in their glaze, these substances can enter the body through food and accumulate over time, posing serious health risks—particularly affecting children's IQ development. To protect consumer health, various countries have enacted strict regulations limiting the release of lead and cadmium in tableware. As a result, compliance with these lead and cadmium release standards has become a crucial factor for international buyers when selecting products.
KEYS provides professional services to test and analyze your tableware according to international standards. We issue formal reports to help you determine whether your products meet safety requirements, enabling you to identify and address potential issues early. This proactive approach helps prevent financial and reputational losses caused by non-compliance.
In recent years, the quality and safety of kitchenware and tableware was a major concern for consumers. Countries such as those in Europe and North America have introduced increasingly stringent laws and regulations to enhance oversight. To eliminate quality risks, China’s national standards for kitchenware and tableware have also been continuously refined over the years, covering a broader range of products.
KEYS specializes in full lifecycle quality control for kitchenware and tableware products. We offer comprehensive, one-stop quality management solutions across the entire supply chain, including raw material selection, initial production, processing and packaging, storage and transportation, distribution and retail, as well as import and export compliance. This ensures that enterprises can uphold their commitment to product safety.
KEYS holds CNAS and CMA accreditations, allowing us to provide kitchenware and tableware companies with testing, inspection, and product verification services.
Country/Region | Regulation/Standard | Description |
European Union | EN 12980 | Impact testing |
BS 8433 | Microwave-safe heating pads | |
EN 1860 | Solid fuel-burning appliances | |
EN 13834 | Traditional household ovens | |
EN 12983 | Traditional household cookware | |
BS 1970 | PVC or rubber hot water bottles | |
EN 13750 | Household kettles | |
EN 12546-1 | Vacuum cups/vacuum insulated containers | |
EN 12546-2 | Insulated bags and boxes | |
EN 12546-3 | Reusable ice packs | |
EN 12875.1 & .4 | Dishwasher safety | |
BS EN 1183 | Thermal shock testing | |
EN ISO 8442.1 | Knives for food preparation | |
EN ISO 8442.2 | Stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery | |
ISO 8442.5 | Blade sharpness and edge retention testing | |
EN 13258 | Crack resistance of ceramic products | |
BS EN 1217 | Ceramic water absorption rate | |
BS EN 15284 | Microwave testing for ceramic, glass, and plastic tableware | |
BS 5577 | Specifications for non-metallic handle tableware | |
United States | ASTM C373 | Water absorption test |
ASTM C1607 | Microwave testing for ceramic products | |
ASTM C554 | Thermal shock test for glazed ceramic ware | |
ASTM C149 | Glassware thermal variation testing | |
China | GB 3532 | Household porcelain |
GB/T 3295 | 45-degree specular gloss measurement of ceramic products | |
GB/T 3288 | Thermal shock resistance testing for ceramic ware | |
GB/T 3299 | Water absorption rate testing for daily-use ceramics | |
GB/T 3300 | Deformation inspection for ceramic ware | |
GB/T 3301 | Dimensional tolerance testing for ceramic ware | |
GB/T 3302 | Packaging, marking, transportation, and storage requirements for ceramic ware | |
GB/T 1503 | Whiteness measurement for daily-use ceramics | |
GB/T 29606 | Insulated cups | |
QB/T 4162 | Glass cups |