Kettles Regulations (SOR/2016-181)

1 The following method is to be used for determining the quantity of lead that is released by a kettle:

• (a) prepare the kettle for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

• (b) place 1 L of distilled and deionized water in the kettle;

• (c) heat and boil the water in the kettle, for a total of 15 minutes; and

• (d) when the water has cooled to room temperature, measure the quantity of lead present in the water in terms of parts per million w/w, calculated on the basis of 1 L of water.