The ceramic inner pot contains no PTFE and no intentionally added PFAS, and meets major European food safety standards.
Many customers today are rightly cautious about the materials used in non-stick cookware. Terms like PTFE, PFAS, and PFOA are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different things, and the distinction matters.
What these terms mean:
- PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is the synthetic polymer used in traditional non-stick coatings such as Teflon. It is a type of PFAS.
- PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a broad group of thousands of synthetic chemicals, of which PTFE and PFOA are both members.
- PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is a specific PFAS that was historically used as a processing aid in PTFE manufacturing. It has been phased out across the industry due to health and environmental concerns.
The ceramic coating on this inner pot contains no PTFE. No PFAS are intentionally added during production.
However, it is important to be transparent: an absolute claim of "100% PFAS-free" cannot be made. Trace, unintentional contamination can occur during manufacturing as a result of raw materials, production environments, or supply chain factors. This is an industry-wide reality that applies to virtually all ceramic-coated cookware, regardless of brand or price point.
Tested and certified against:
- EU food contact material (FCM) regulations
- LFGB (Germany)
- DGCCRF (France)
- Italian FCM standards
The coating contains no lead and no cadmium.
What to Do
If you have concerns about the coating materials:
- Rest assured on PTFE: The ceramic coating is confirmed PTFE-free. This is the primary chemical of concern in traditional non-stick pans.
- Understand the PFAS context: No PFAS are intentionally added. The possibility of trace amounts is an industry-wide manufacturing reality, not a product defect.
- Check the certifications: This product complies with EU, German (LFGB), French (DGCCRF), and Italian food contact safety standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
- Avoid overheating: To maintain coating integrity in any ceramic cookware, avoid heating the pot empty or exceeding recommended temperature settings.
- Contact support if needed: If you require the full technical safety data sheet or test reports, contact an authorized service center for documentation.
The ceramic inner pot is PTFE-free and manufactured without intentional addition of PFAS. It complies with major European food safety regulations and contains no lead or cadmium. While no ceramic cookware manufacturer in the industry can make an absolute 100% PFAS-free guarantee due to the potential for trace manufacturing contamination, this product meets rigorous food contact safety standards and is considered safe for everyday cooking use.