In a circular addressed to the presidents of the Chambers of Crafts as well as to regional and provincial directors, the State Secretariat for Crafts specifies that this measure is part of efforts to improve the quality of craft products and to guarantee their compliance with current health requirements.
The department indicates that analyzes carried out on several samples of pottery intended for food use and coated with cade oil revealed the presence of high concentrations of chemical substances considered harmful to human health, including aluminum, cobalt and arsenic.
In view of these results, the ministry considers that the use of this substance in the manufacture of this type of utensil constitutes a health risk for consumers.
The authorities therefore invite the Chambers of Crafts and decentralized services to launch awareness campaigns among artisans and professionals in the sector, in particular those specializing in utility pottery, in order to inform them of the dangers linked to the use of cade oil and to encourage them to adopt alternatives that comply with health safety standards.
Through this approach, the ministry intends to strengthen consumer protection while supporting artisans in improving the quality of their products, so that they meet national and international market standards.
