Minnesota ban on Products containing Lead and Cadmium

Effective July 1, 2023, the State of Minnesota banned certain products containing lead and cadmium. Therefore, Williamsburg Flake White and Lead Oil Ground; as well as all Williamsburg Oil, GOLDEN Acrylic and QoR Watercolor identified as “Cadmium” colors (excluding “Cadmium Hues”) are not allowed to be sold into, or in, Minnesota. According to State authorities, any such products purchased since July 1 2023 should be returned to the retailer.

Questions may be directed to: Ben Gavett, Director of Regulatory Affairs