is the lead in crystal wine glasses safe
Lead glass The California Department of Public Health lead advisory states, "children should never eat or drink out of leaded crystalware".[16] Leaded crystal wineglasses and decanters are generally not considered to pose a significant health risk, provided that these items are washed thoroughly before use, that beverages are not stored in these containers for more than a few hours, and provided that they are not used by children.[17][verification needed][18]
Lead-based paint in the United States Congress banned the use of lead-based paint in 1971,[3] and the Consumer Product Safety Commission followed with implementing regulations, effective in 1978.[4] Additional regulations regarding lead abatement, testing and related issues have been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).