PFAS-Free Cookware: Evidence Behind 19 Product Claims

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Bottom line: PFAS-free, PTFE-free, and PFOA-free cookware claims are not interchangeable. This guide compares the exact wording used for 19 current U.S. cookware lines with the public evidence behind each claim.

Each entry draws from manufacturer disclosures, California AB 1200 records, public laboratory dashboards, regulatory guidance, and court records where relevant. Open a product record to see the exact model, coating version, component scope, sources, and remaining evidence gaps.

Evidence guide version 1.0 · 19 product records · United States · Evidence checked August 21, 2026

What the Claims Actually Mean

A PFOA-free claim names one substance. A PTFE-free claim excludes PTFE within the stated product or component scope. A PFAS-free claim uses class-wide language, but you still need the exact product, coating generation, component, and evidence. “Non-toxic” is broader still: by itself, it does not identify a chemical, sample, test method, or reporting limit.

Four-card guide explaining how PFOA-free, PTFE-free, PFAS-free, and non-toxic cookware claims differ
PFOA-free, PTFE-free, PFAS-free, and non-toxic are not interchangeable claims. Based on FTC free-of guidance, California AB 1200, and OECD terminology checked August 21, 2026. Graphic by The Zero Waste List.

The legal and regulatory context matters too. The FTC Green Guides’ free-of guidance explains why an unqualified absence claim can be misleading. California AB 1200 addresses intentionally added chemicals and certain cookware claims, but its disclosures are not complete ingredient lists or non-detect laboratory certificates. The FDA’s food-contact overview also makes clear that composition and exposure are different questions.

How to Read the Evidence

  • Exact version prevents a current coating claim from being applied to an older pan with the same brand name.
  • Recorded claim preserves the manufacturer’s scope: product, coating, cooking surface, or a named chemical only.
  • Claim status rates how well the available record supports that claim. It does not rate overall product safety.
  • Evidence basis separates a laboratory-hosted report, regulatory disclosure, statute, court record, and manufacturer documentation.
  • Limitation names the missing SKU, lot, method, analyte panel, reporting limit, component scope, or version match.
Six-step cookware evidence record showing product version, claim, source, test details, limits, and review date
Each evidence record ties a specific cookware version and claim to its source, test scope, evidence gaps, and review date. Graphic by The Zero Waste List.

How source links work

Regulator, statute, certification-registry, laboratory-hosted, and court records link directly to the primary record. Manufacturer disclosures are named and dated inside each entry. If there is no verified affiliate deep link to that exact manufacturer page, the citation is intentionally not clickable. Retailer links sit in a separate shopping area, are marked as affiliate links, and do not affect the order or status of a record.

PFAS-Free Cookware Claims: Evidence by Product

Use the summary for a quick scan, then open the matching evidence record for its sources and scope. A non-detect result applies to the submitted sample, method, analytes, and reporting threshold. A manufacturer disclosure documents what the company says; it does not become independent testing simply because a laboratory is named.

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The evidence records below tie each product-specific claim to the cited support available for the exact version shown. Read the component scope and evidence gaps before comparing products.

Product Version and region Recorded claim Claim status Evidence basis
All-Clad Five-piece cookware set HA1 Ceramic Nonstick; HardCore Ceramic Technology; United States No PFAS-free claim located on the exact product page; the line disclosure does not list PFAS. Ambiguous or version sensitive Manufacturer documentation
All-Clad 13-piece cookware set HA1 Expert Nonstick; Current long-lasting PTFE nonstick; United States, with manufacturer page shipping restrictions for Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota This product contains PTFE for its nonstick properties. Supported Manufacturer documentation
Blue Diamond Classic 12-inch Frypan Blue Diamond Classic; Current Classic diamond-infused ceramic listing; United States Our ceramic coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Calphalon 8-inch and 10-inch frying-pan set Calphalon Ceramic Nonstick; Current Quick Cleaning Technology ceramic formulation; no generation number disclosed; United States Ceramic nonstick made without PFAS. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Caraway Cookware Set Ceramic-Coated Cookware; Current proprietary two-layer ceramic formulation; no generation name disclosed; United States Made without PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, and cadmium. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
GreenLife Soft Grip 8-inch Frypan, Pink Soft Grip; Current Soft Grip Thermolon listing; United States We do not use any PFAS including PTFE or PFOA in our coatings. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
GreenPan 10-inch and 12-inch frypan set Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick; Thermolon Advanced; United States PFAS-free nonstick is made without intentionally added PFAS. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Heritage Steel Titanium Series 12-inch Fry Pan Titanium Series; Current 316Ti five-ply listing; United States Made without any PFAS, including PTFE, Teflon, PFOA, PFOS, and others. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Hestan Culinary Titanium Skillet, 12.5 inch NanoBond Molecular Titanium; Current NanoBond listing; United States NanoBond Titanium Skillet cooking surface is non-reactive and made without PFAS, nickel, lead or cadmium. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan, 12 inch Hybrid Cookware with TerraBond; Current TerraBond listing; United States Our cookware features our proprietary TerraBond ceramic nonstick which is PFAS-free. Ambiguous or version sensitive Manufacturer documentation
Le Creuset Essential Non-stick Ceramic Deep Fry Pan, 11 inch Essential Non-stick Ceramic; Current Essential ceramic listing; United States All-over ceramic coating is made without PFAS. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Le Creuset Open Saucepan with Dual Pour Spouts, 1.7 qt. Toughened Non-stick PRO; Current Toughened Non-stick PRO listing; United States This product contains PFAS for its non-stick properties. Supported Manufacturer documentation
Lodge Cast Iron Deep Skillet, 10.25 inch / 3.2 qt. Seasoned Cast Iron; Current seasoned-cast-iron product; United States Made without PFAS. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Made In 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch frying-pan set CeramiClad 2.0; Second generation, four-layer silica-alumina ceramic architecture; United States All CeramiClad pieces are made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, cadmium, and BPA. Ambiguous or version sensitive Manufacturer documentation
Ninja 11-piece Ceramic Pro cookware set Ceramic Pro; CW300 family, titanium-infused ceramic; United States Cooking surface made without PTFE, PFOA, or PFAS, no lead or cadmium, and no hard anodization. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
Our Place 10.5-inch Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan Always Pan 2.0; Thermakind ceramic nonstick; Always Pan generation 2.0; United States Thermakind ceramic nonstick coating made without PFAS. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
OXO 10-piece cookware set Ceramic Professional Non-Stick; Current diamond-reinforced ceramic; no generation number disclosed; United States Our ceramic non-stick coating is free of PFOA, lead and cadmium. Partially supported Manufacturer documentation
SCANPAN CLASSIC 10.25-inch Fry Pan Classic with STRATANIUM; Current STRATANIUM Classic product; United States While our pans are made without PFOA and PFOS, they do contain some PTFE. Supported Manufacturer documentation
Xtrema Versa Pan, 10 inch Redesigned Versa Pan; Redesigned one-piece Versa Pan; United States Handcrafted from 100% pure ceramic, free from metals, coatings, PFAS, and harmful toxins. Conflicting evidence Manufacturer documentation
All-Clad Five-piece cookware set — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: HA1 Ceramic Nonstick; HardCore Ceramic Technology; model/SKU: 2100142883 / E123S564; coating generation: HardCore Ceramic Technology; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current product.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: No PFAS-free claim located on the exact product page; the line disclosure does not list PFAS. (HA1 Ceramic Nonstick line disclosure; absence from the row is not an analytical result). Status: Ambiguous or version sensitive. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The exact product page makes no class-wide PFAS claim, the regulatory row is not a complete composition statement, and no public laboratory report was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • All-Clad: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — All-Clad; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • All-Clad: Manufacturer product disclosure — All-Clad; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
All-Clad 13-piece cookware set — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: HA1 Expert Nonstick; Current long-lasting PTFE nonstick; model/SKU: E122DS74; coating generation: Current long-lasting PTFE nonstick; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current product subject to stated state restrictions.; region: United States, with manufacturer page shipping restrictions for Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota.

Recorded claim: This product contains PTFE for its nonstick properties. (Exact product). Status: Supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The exact product identifies PTFE; broader PFA and FEP disclosures apply to a product class and should not be assigned to every HA1 Expert SKU. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • All-Clad: Manufacturer product disclosure — All-Clad; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • All-Clad: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — All-Clad; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Blue Diamond Classic 12-inch Frypan — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Blue Diamond Classic; Current Classic diamond-infused ceramic listing; model/SKU: CC001598-001; coating generation: Current Thermolon diamond-infused ceramic; sale period: 2023-03-23 to present; active status checked 2026-08-21. No coating-revision, batch, or formulation identifier is published.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Our ceramic coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. (Ceramic food-contact coating). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The disclosure is brand-level rather than SKU-specific, and no public exact-product report, method, analyte panel, or reporting limits were located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Blue Diamond: Manufacturer ab1200 — Blue Diamond; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Blue Diamond: Manufacturer faq — Blue Diamond; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Blue Diamond: Manufacturer product — Blue Diamond; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Calphalon 8-inch and 10-inch frying-pan set — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Calphalon Ceramic Nonstick; Current Quick Cleaning Technology ceramic formulation; no generation number disclosed; model/SKU: SP_5290196; coating generation: Current Quick Cleaning Technology ceramic formulation; no generation number disclosed; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. The cited 8-inch and 10-inch frypan set was out of stock, but the collection page showed other current products.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Ceramic nonstick made without PFAS. (Ceramic nonstick coating). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The coating revision and first-sale date are not published, and no public product-specific report or reporting limits were located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Calphalon: Manufacturer product disclosure — Calphalon; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Calphalon: Manufacturer collection disclosure — Calphalon; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Calphalon: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — Calphalon; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Caraway Cookware Set — View evidence (7 sources)

Exact version: Ceramic-Coated Cookware; Current proprietary two-layer ceramic formulation; no generation name disclosed; model/SKU: Exact retail SKU not published; current Cookware Set listing; coating generation: Current proprietary two-layer ceramic formulation; no generation name disclosed; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current retail line.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Made without PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, and cadmium. (Ceramic nonstick coating/cookware cooking surface). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The Light Labs dashboard covers a submitted Ceramic Cookware sample, not a visible retail SKU, lot, or coating revision; numerical PFAS reporting limits are not public. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Caraway: Manufacturer product disclosure — Caraway; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Caraway: Manufacturer testing portal — Caraway; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Light Labs: Laboratory report dashboard — Light Labs; Laboratory; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Light Labs: Laboratory testing history — Light Labs; Laboratory; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Caraway: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — Caraway; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Caraway: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure pdf — Caraway; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
GreenLife Soft Grip 8-inch Frypan, Pink — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Soft Grip; Current Soft Grip Thermolon listing; model/SKU: CC005262-001; coating generation: Current Thermolon ceramic; sale period: 2021-01-12 to present; active status checked 2026-08-21. No coating-formulation revision, manufacture date, or batch identifier is published.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: We do not use any PFAS including PTFE or PFOA in our coatings. (Thermolon coatings). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The disclosure is brand-level and discusses handle materials that differ from this SKU; no public exact-product report or reporting limits were located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenLife: Manufacturer ab1200 — GreenLife; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenLife: Manufacturer faq — GreenLife; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenLife: Manufacturer product — GreenLife; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
GreenPan 10-inch and 12-inch frypan set — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick; Thermolon Advanced; model/SKU: CC000673-001; coating generation: Thermolon Advanced; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. The cited 10-inch and 12-inch set, SKU CC000673-001, was temporarily out of stock; the Valencia Pro line remained current.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: PFAS-free nonstick is made without intentionally added PFAS. (Nonstick cooking surface). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The exact SKU was temporarily out of stock, the coating start date is not published, and no product-specific report, method, analyte panel, or reporting limits were located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenPan: Manufacturer product disclosure — GreenPan; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenPan: Manufacturer coating generation disclosure — GreenPan; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • GreenPan: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — GreenPan; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Heritage Steel Titanium Series 12-inch Fry Pan — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: Titanium Series; Current 316Ti five-ply listing; model/SKU: HSC-14914; coating generation: Current uncoated 316Ti stainless steel; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact steel heat, production lot, and effective material revision are not disclosed.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Made without any PFAS, including PTFE, Teflon, PFOA, PFOS, and others. (Pan). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The disclosure is sitewide rather than SKU- or component-specific, and no public exact-SKU PFAS report or versioned bill of materials was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Heritage Steel: Manufacturer ab1200 — Heritage Steel; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Heritage Steel: Manufacturer product — Heritage Steel; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Hestan Culinary Titanium Skillet, 12.5 inch — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: NanoBond Molecular Titanium; Current NanoBond listing; model/SKU: 60031; coating generation: Current NanoBond molecular-titanium surface; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact titanium-deposition revision and production lot are not disclosed. The 11-inch SKU was unavailable during review, so this record uses the available 12.5-inch SKU.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: NanoBond Titanium Skillet cooking surface is non-reactive and made without PFAS, nickel, lead or cadmium. (Titanium cooking surface, not necessarily underlying layers or every component). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The PFAS wording covers the titanium cooking surface, not every underlying layer or component; the generic disclosure includes nickel categories and no public exact-product report was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Hestan Culinary: Manufacturer ab1200 — Hestan Culinary; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Hestan Culinary: Manufacturer product — Hestan Culinary; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan, 12 inch — View evidence (5 sources)

Exact version: Hybrid Cookware with TerraBond; Current TerraBond listing; model/SKU: CWPN12-C; coating generation: Current TerraBond ceramic nonstick; sale period: 2024-10-21 to present; active status checked 2026-08-21. The Shopify product object was published 2024-07-30, but the manufacturer does not disclose the TerraBond transition date, batch cutoff, or a physical formulation identifier. The same product handle and SKU may span older and current coating generations.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Our cookware features our proprietary TerraBond ceramic nonstick which is PFAS-free. (Current cookware coating). Status: Ambiguous or version sensitive. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: No public report, method, sample identity, test date, or reporting limits were located, and the current SKU does not identify where the disputed legacy formulation ended and TerraBond began; the settlement did not decide product composition. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

Le Creuset Essential Non-stick Ceramic Deep Fry Pan, 11 inch — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Essential Non-stick Ceramic; Current Essential ceramic listing; model/SKU: 51315028001001; coating generation: Current all-over ceramic coating; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact formulation start, revision, and production batch are not published.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: All-over ceramic coating is made without PFAS. (Ceramic coating, not expressly every pan component). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The claim covers the ceramic coating rather than every component, the exact static disclosure result was not retrievable, and no public exact-product report was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer disclosure landing — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer disclosure portal — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer product — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Le Creuset Open Saucepan with Dual Pour Spouts, 1.7 qt. — View evidence (5 sources)

Exact version: Toughened Non-stick PRO; Current Toughened Non-stick PRO listing; model/SKU: 51100016001001; coating generation: Current triple-reinforced coating; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact coating revision, manufacture date, and lot are not disclosed.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: This product contains PFAS for its non-stick properties. (Product nonstick system). Status: Supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The manufacturer identifies PFAS use for nonstick properties but does not name the individual substance or publish an exact-product report or component-resolved disclosure. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Authorized uses of PFAS in food-contact applications — U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Regulator; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer disclosure landing — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer disclosure portal — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Le Creuset: Manufacturer product — Le Creuset; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Lodge Cast Iron Deep Skillet, 10.25 inch / 3.2 qt. — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Seasoned Cast Iron; Current seasoned-cast-iron product; model/SKU: L8DSK3; coating generation: Current soybean-oil-seasoned cast iron; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact foundry lot and seasoning batch are not disclosed.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Made without PFAS. (Product). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The manufacturer references third-party verification without publishing the laboratory, exact SKU, method, PFAS panel, dates, limits, or results; the disclosure is product-family-level. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Lodge: Manufacturer ab1200 — Lodge; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Lodge: Manufacturer product — Lodge; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Lodge: Manufacturer public report — Lodge; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Made In 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch frying-pan set — View evidence (5 sources)

Exact version: CeramiClad 2.0; Second generation, four-layer silica-alumina ceramic architecture; model/SKU: Exact retail SKU not published; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch set listing; coating generation: Second generation, four-layer silica-alumina ceramic architecture; sale period: 2026-04-15 to present; Public introduction date; not independently established as the first retail-sale date. Current product listing checked 2026-08-21.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: All CeramiClad pieces are made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, cadmium, and BPA. (CeramiClad pieces). Status: Ambiguous or version sensitive. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The manufacturer-reported test date predates the public CeramiClad 2.0 introduction, and no signed report, sample identifier, analyte list, numerical results, or reporting limits are public. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Made In: Manufacturer product disclosure — Made In; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Made In: Manufacturer version and composition disclosure — Made In; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Made In: Manufacturer reported laboratory method summary — Made In; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Made In: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — Made In; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Ninja 11-piece Ceramic Pro cookware set — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: Ceramic Pro; CW300 family, titanium-infused ceramic; model/SKU: CW39011GY; coating generation: CW300 family, titanium-infused ceramic; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current product.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Cooking surface made without PTFE, PFOA, or PFAS, no lead or cadmium, and no hard anodization. (Cooking surface). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The disclosure maps by CW3XXX family rather than full SKU, does not map candidate chemicals to components, and no public laboratory report was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SharkNinja: Manufacturer product disclosure — SharkNinja; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SharkNinja: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure pdf — SharkNinja; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Our Place 10.5-inch Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan — View evidence (4 sources)

Exact version: Always Pan 2.0; Thermakind ceramic nonstick; Always Pan generation 2.0; model/SKU: Exact retail SKU not published; 10.5-inch Always Pan 2.0 listing; coating generation: Thermakind ceramic nonstick; Always Pan generation 2.0; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current product.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Thermakind ceramic nonstick coating made without PFAS. (Coating). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The Light Labs dashboard covers Ceramic Nonstick Cookware as a product class, not the visible Always Pan 2.0 SKU, lot, or formulation revision; method and numerical limits are not public. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

OXO 10-piece cookware set — View evidence (3 sources)

Exact version: Ceramic Professional Non-Stick; Current diamond-reinforced ceramic; no generation number disclosed; model/SKU: CC004748-001; coating generation: Current diamond-reinforced ceramic; no generation number disclosed; sale period: Start date not published; current status checked 2026-08-21. Current line; disclosure page was temporarily unavailable during direct recheck.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Our ceramic non-stick coating is free of PFOA, lead and cadmium. (Coating). Status: Partially supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The claim covers PFOA rather than the full PFAS class; the live disclosure page was under maintenance during the check, and no public laboratory report was located. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • OXO: Manufacturer product disclosure — OXO; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • OXO: Manufacturer regulatory disclosure — OXO; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
SCANPAN CLASSIC 10.25-inch Fry Pan — View evidence (6 sources)

Exact version: Classic with STRATANIUM; Current STRATANIUM Classic product; model/SKU: 26001200-S; coating generation: Current STRATANIUM PTFE nonstick; sale period: Start date not published; active status checked 2026-08-21. Exact coating revision, manufacture date, and lot are not disclosed.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: While our pans are made without PFOA and PFOS, they do contain some PTFE. (SCANPAN nonstick cookware). Status: Supported. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The claim is PFOA- and PFOS-specific while the same manufacturer documentation identifies intentionally added PTFE; it must not be expanded to a class-wide absence claim. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Authorized uses of PFAS in food-contact applications — U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Regulator; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SCANPAN: Manufacturer ab1200 — SCANPAN; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SCANPAN: Manufacturer coating disclosure — SCANPAN; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SCANPAN: Manufacturer faq — SCANPAN; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • SCANPAN: Manufacturer product — SCANPAN; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
Xtrema Versa Pan, 10 inch — View evidence (6 sources)

Exact version: Redesigned Versa Pan; Redesigned one-piece Versa Pan; model/SKU: 99610; coating generation: Redesigned one-piece ceramic construction; sale period: 2025-09-25 to present; active status checked 2026-08-21. The listing date establishes this redesigned product record, not a chemistry or glaze-batch cutoff.; region: United States.

Recorded claim: Handcrafted from 100% pure ceramic, free from metals, coatings, PFAS, and harmful toxins. (Versa Pan). Status: Conflicting evidence. Evidence basis: Manufacturer documentation. Limitation: The AB 1200 disclosure lists nickel oxide and cobalt oxide in ceramic glaze, while the public SGS report is manufacturer-hosted, covers lead and cadmium rather than PFAS, and is not mapped to SKU 99610. Last checked: 2026-08-21.

  • California AB 1200 cookware disclosure requirements — California Legislature; Statute; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Xtrema: Laboratory report — Xtrema (manufacturer-hosted report copy); Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Xtrema: Manufacturer ab1200 page — Xtrema; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Xtrema: Manufacturer ab1200 report — Xtrema; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Xtrema: Manufacturer product — Xtrema; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21
  • Xtrema: Manufacturer testing index — Xtrema; Manufacturer disclosure; accessed 2026-08-21

What the First 19 Records Show

  1. PFOA-free is a narrow claim. OXO’s Ceramic Professional wording is a useful example: the page names PFOA, lead, and cadmium, but that does not establish a class-wide PFAS result.
  2. A laboratory dashboard can still leave important gaps. Caraway and Our Place publish useful product-class results through Light Labs, but the public records do not expose a retail SKU or lot match and numerical PFAS reporting limits.
  3. Regulatory disclosures answer a different question. An AB 1200 record concerns intentionally added listed chemicals within its defined scope. It is not a complete composition report and is not equivalent to a comprehensive non-detect test.
  4. Version matching can change the conclusion. Current HexClad TerraBond claims cannot be back-applied to settlement-era purchases, and Made In’s public test date does not conclusively identify the later CeramiClad 2.0 formulation.
  5. Presence disclosures are valuable controls. SCANPAN, Le Creuset Toughened Non-stick PRO, and All-Clad HA1 Expert identify PFAS or PTFE in their nonstick systems. That makes clear why PFOA-free and PFAS-free cannot be used interchangeably.

How to Use These Records When Shopping

Start with the exact model or line you are considering. Check whether the claim covers the whole product or only the food-contact coating. Then read the limitation before using the separate retailer link. If the model name, coating generation, or region does not match, treat the record as context—not proof about the pan in front of you.

If you would rather compare cookware construction and everyday trade-offs, use the cookware brand guide or the cast iron vs. ceramic comparison. The existing Caraway analysis and Our Place analysis cover those brands in more depth. For broader context, read the site’s PFAS explainer.

Updates and Corrections

Every record carries its own checked date and stable anchor. A coating or formulation change should create a new versioned record rather than silently rewriting the old one. If a public report disappears, a manufacturer changes its wording, or a model is replaced, the affected status should be re-reviewed and the older evidence retained as historical context.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PFOA-free the same as PFAS-free?

No. PFOA is one PFAS. A PFOA-free claim does not tell you whether PTFE or another PFAS is intentionally used.

Does PFAS-free mean a cookware product is safe?

No. “PFAS-free” is one composition claim with a stated or implied scope. It does not establish an overall safety verdict for the product.

Does an AB 1200 disclosure prove that a pan has no PFAS?

No. The disclosure addresses intentionally added chemicals from designated lists within the law’s scope. It is not a comprehensive analytical test of every component.

Why are some manufacturer disclosures named but not linked?

The evidence panel names the disclosure and its checked date. A direct manufacturer link is included only when an exact approved affiliate deep link reaches that same disclosure page. Regulatory, laboratory-hosted, certification-registry, and court records remain directly linked.

Evidence checked August 21, 2026. Manufacturer claims can change, so match the product version and review the cited support for that exact claim.

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