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SGS Says EU Allows Conditional Heavy-Metal Exemption for Crystal Glass Packaging Until End-2029

By Public Technologies
  • The EU granted crystal glass packaging a conditional exemption from its 100 mg/kg combined heavy-metal limit through December 31, 2029.
  • Manufacturing of crystal glass packaging containing intentionally added lead or residual lead contamination must end by December 31, 2028.
  • Packaging manufactured before December 31, 2028, may be distributed and placed on the market until December 31, 2029.
  • Qualifying packaging must undergo treatment limiting lead release into contents and carry a permanent marking identifying the crystal glass producer.
  • The exemption took effect on October 29, 2026, affecting economic operators across the EU crystal glass packaging supply chain.


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