Legal notice

Declaration of Compliance for MOCA
(Materials and Objects in Contact with Food)

We hereby declare that the ceramic products with the code TBCT- comply with the requirements established by the European and national regulations listed below for Materials and Objects in Contact with Food (MOCA), ensuring safety and suitability for contact with food.

The production has undergone rigorous quality control, guaranteeing that the products meet the highest standards in terms of materials used, production processes, and consumer safety, in compliance with health protection regulations and the specific migration limits set by the relevant legislation concerning Lead, Cadmium, Aluminum, Arsenic, and Cobalt.

The code TBCT- identifies products made of white earthenware that have undergone a first firing at 1000°C and a second firing at 1010°C for the stabilization of the transparent glaze.


Production takes place entirely at the Macula artisanal workshop by Francesca Bortolussi, located at Via Vittoria 16, 31030 Pero - TV, Italy.

It should be noted that this declaration is issued only for the products mentioned and for the intended uses for which they are marketed. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if the end user uses these items outside of their intended scope without prior authorization from the manufacturer.

This declaration is valid from the date indicated below and will be replaced if substantial changes occur or if the legislative references cited are updated.

All supporting documentation for this Declaration of Compliance is available at the ceramic workshop and is fully available to the Competent Authorities.

Key reference regulations:

European Regulations

  • Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food;
  • Regulation 1895/2005/CE;
  • Directive 2002/72/CE and subsequent updates and amendments;
  • Commission Regulation (CE) No. 2023/2006 of 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practices for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (GMP).

National Regulations

  • Presidential Decree 777/82 and subsequent updates and amendments;
  • Ministerial Decree 21/03/1973 and subsequent updates and amendments;
  • Ministerial Decree 04/04/1985 regulating ceramic articles intended to come into contact with food;
  • Ministerial Decree 01/02/2007 Implementing Directive 2005/31/EC of 29 April 2005, amending Council Directive 84/500/CEE concerning the declaration of conformity and the criteria for the efficiency of analysis methods for ceramic articles intended to come into contact with food;
  • Legislative Decree 10/2/2017, No. 29 Penalties for violating obligations under Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

Usage Instructions

Before first use, it is recommended to wash the products.
To ensure product integrity and extend their lifespan, we recommend hand washing with mild detergents.

Breda di Piave, 18/06/2024