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For information on the safety of using lead crystal for food or drink consult the United States Food and Drug Administration

For more information on working with lead visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/lead/.

In general, the presence of heavy metals at certain levels has been linked to environmental and health issues. Glass manufacturers or mass-producers of glass are meant to follow USEPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and state regulations regarding air emissions. The governmental regulations are established to prevent harm to human health and the environment.

For more information on safety while working with glass National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health.