Do Halstead Bead pewter products contain hazardous amounts of lead?
NO! Our domestic pewter items with the P prefix are lead-free. That means they contain less than 1/20% lead and are completely safe. What about pewter I buy from other vendors, is it safe? Many pewter jewelry components are not safe, especially those imported from foreign countries that do not have any lead regulation. Moreover, every level of sale is responsible for verifying lead content, and labeling if contents are at hazardous levels. We recommend testing your pewter items to verify that they are safe. See below for information on ordering testing kits. How does lead get into your body? Lead is only transferable through inhalation and ingestion. You cannot absorb lead through your skin. However, it is important to wash your hands after handling products with hazardous levels of lead in order to avoid transferring lead particles on your hands to your mouth or someone elses mouth. This is particularly important around young children who may put objects in their mouth. What are the d
