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Q: Are the ceramics sold at Beijing's Panjiayuan Market safe to eat and drink out of?
I recently bought a beautiful ceramic bowl at Panjiayuan to give as a christmas present but only when I got home did I realise that the base of the bowl has a warning saying not suitable for food. Ive bought many things here over the years and Ive never seen this warning before. Are they all painted in toxic laquer or do you think most of them are safe if there's no warning on the botton of it?
11 years 20 weeks ago in Health & Safety - Beijing
Not sure without a lab test. I know China still uses lead in some paints etc. There was a shipment of dishes returned from Canada to China because of lead in the glaze.
I ate off my dishes, what choice is there? Who will notice the brain damage? I'll fit in.
Not sure without a lab test. I know China still uses lead in some paints etc. There was a shipment of dishes returned from Canada to China because of lead in the glaze.
I ate off my dishes, what choice is there? Who will notice the brain damage? I'll fit in.
My friend's dad is in ceramic business and I remembered him mention about potential presence of toxic metals in china- made ceramic cookwares
There is actually no reason to be afraid, particularly for your children, who are made of milk. All laquer is actually made of liqourice, which is a bi-product of wheat when grained in a yogustine sampler, otherwise known as a douche. It's indeed wise to look at the bottom though, as a douche can sometimes ferment within the bottom, causing what is known as a 'botty-smell.'
