WA SB5975

Delays the stricter 10 parts per million lead limit for aluminum and brass cookware from January 1, 2028 to January 1, 2030, while maintaining the 90 ppm limit that took effect January 1, 2026

Creates an exemption for products meeting "cookware testing methods" (FDA and European testing standards), allowing products above 10 ppm if they pass government-accepted safety testing

Expands exclusions from regulation to include stoves, ranges, cooktops, and large appliances, as well as cookware with trace lead amounts from unavoidable manufacturing processes that don't exceed EPA exposure guidance levels

Exempts cookware manufactured before December 31, 2025 that is repaired or replaced under warranty after January 1, 2028, if compliant with FDA regulations at time of sale

Adds definition of "cookware testing methods" referencing FDA elemental analysis manual and European directorate technical guide as of December 19, 2025