Overview

Since the introduction of our cast pewter products line in 1991, TierraCast has strived to use both the highest quality pewter and the best plating practices available to produce a product line that is both attractive and safe to use.

To that end, currently we require that our suppliers provide us with a Britannia alloy containing lead in the minute level of less than 100 ppm. In addition, we have confirmed the cadmium content is even less, at under 40 ppm. We also provide several finishes in our cast products that follow the EU Guidelines for nickel compliance.

An independent laboratory test of each of our metal receipts is conducted on a regular basis. That information is available in a Table of Metal Receipts on this web site. Certified copies of those results are available upon request.

Current Federal law regarding lead content in "children's jewelry" is being challenged by many states. Due to the confusing and contradictory nature of the legislative process we can no longer advise as to whether our products will meet the wide ranging, and ever changing criteria for "children’s jewelry."

TierraCast provides this information as a public service and believes that it is substantially true and correct. It is not provided as a legal opinion and should not be relied upon as such by businesses in their efforts to comply with current legislation in any country.