Your Trusted Testing Partner for the U.S. Ceramic & Glass Tableware Market
Solutions personalized to your brand goals & priorities:
• Compliance with FDA safety requirements formarket entry
• Verified data on lead and cadmium release
• Technical support tailored to your production and business model
• Reliable and affordable testing solutions in the U.S.
Proving durability and performance with confidence
Customized testing experience designed around your business
Partner with IPA Laboratories for reliable U.S.-based testing solutions tailored to your products, production scale, and market goals.
Our team works closely with each client to provide personalized support, flexible testing options, and trusted technical guidance for the U.S. market.
Built for your type of business
• Specialized in ceramic & glass tableware
• Extensive experience working within the ceramic industry
• Ideal for mass-market, artisanal and small-batch producers
• Flexible testing solutions adapted to different production scales
• U.S.-based laboratory support and communication
• Clear, actionable results for technical and commercial teams
Why testing matters
In the U.S., ceramic tableware is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Code 2022. Products must comply with strict limits on lead and cadmium release.
Failure to comply can result in:
• Product recalls
• Market withdrawal
• Legal and reputational risk
What Can You Test?
Comprehensive testing for ceramic & glass tableware:
Food
Safety
Lead & cadmium release (ASTM / ISO)
Durability & Performance
Impact resistance, thermalshock & microwave safety
Material
Quality
Water absorption & mechanical strength
Surface &
Glaze Resistance
Acid & chemical resistance
Available Tests
| ASTM C368 | Impact resistance of ceramic tableware |
|---|---|
| ASTM C738 | Lead and cadmium extraction from glazed ceramic surfaces |
| ASTM C1607 | Suitability of ceramicware for reheating in microwave ovens |
| EN 1388 | European standard for lead and cadmium release on glass and ceramic |
| ISO 6486 | International method for lead and cadmium release on ceramic and glass dinnerware |
|---|---|
| ISO 7086 | International method for lead and cadmium release from glassware intended for contact with food |
Additional Resources
In November 2025, ANSI A128.1 was introduced as a new test method for evaluating the dimensional stability of agglomerate tile,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2026 IPA Laboratories Announces Testing for Product Verification and Compliance for Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and
Learn why ISO tile testing does not automatically mean compliance with U.S. standards. This video explains the key differences between
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Ship samples.
Ship the necessary samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
Attention: (add your order number)
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625