Does GreenPan use PFAS?

Author: Mr. Caden Boyle DDS  |  Last update: Monday, September 1, 2025

We make our coating and pans PFAS-free. And, compared to the curing phase for traditional non-stick, 60% less CO2 is created during the curing phase for our ceramic non-stick. Thermolon™ has helped change the cookware game, allowing you to cook with confidence with GreenPan.

Why do we no longer recommend GreenPan?

Reviewers on Amazon have warned wear and tear on GreenPan's cookware can build up quickly if you don't clean it with care. Ceramic cookware is prone to chipping and scratching, which is why the brand recommends cooking with silicone utensils over harsh metal spatulas or tongs.

Is GreenPan PFAS free?

GreenPan cookware is a healthy alternative, free from PFAS, PFOA, cadmium and lead. Our products are manufactured in our GreenPan-owned factories, so we know every element of what goes into our cookware. Our GreenPan team is dedicated to a greener and healthier future.

Is there a lawsuit against GreenPan?

GreenPan Lawsuit Dismissed

In 2019, a lawsuit was brought against GreenPan claiming false advertising and concluded with no findings of liability by the company. The case was dismissed. What we said about our products is true. Thermolon coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.

Does GreenPan have PTFE in it?

We've cut out the toxins—PFAS, PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium—so you can cook without worry. IS YOUR COATING PTFE? No, PTFE is a PFAS, and we do not use any PFAS including PTFE or PFOA in our coatings.

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Is GreenPan safer than Teflon?

GreenPan nonstick ceramic cookware differs from conventional nonstick ceramic cookware in that it does not contain PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), a PFAS, more commonly known as Teflon. GreenPan's award-winning culinary products are crafted with our healthy, one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking technology.

Is PTFE a PFAS?

PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene (promise you don't need to remember that), belongs to a subgroup of PFAS called fluorinated polymers, and PTFE is by far the most popular one in the group; it makes up approximately half the market.

Do greenpans have toxins?

Our pans are toxin-free!

Does green life pans have PFAS?

MAKING EVERY MEAL A LITTLE HEALTHIER

And our process doesn't introduce PFAS-chemicals. That's why our coating won't release toxins - we took them out of the recipe.

What is the least toxic cookware?

“The most nontoxic cookware that you can buy is stainless steel, cast iron or carbon steel; things that don't have a coating on them,” says Alexis Pisciotta, culinary purchasing and events manager and cookware consultant for Food Network.

Why can't you use olive oil in the GreenPan?

Be Careful with olive oil

Please remember that olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, butter and oil sprays quickly start to smoke and burn when the pan is hot. This causes carbonization of the pan, which can damage the non-stick layer.

Which cookware does not have PFAS?

As I mentioned, ceramic nonstick pans are made without any PFAS. Instead, a gel made from silica is applied and then dried onto the cookware's metal body to create a nonstick surface.

What cookware does Bobby Flay recommend?

From his restaurants to his Emmys, Bobby Flay has an illustrious cooking career. While he's released pots and pans in the past, over the last few years, Flay has given his seal of approval to cookware from one of our favorite brands, GreenPan.

What not to use on GreenPan?

Avoid all oils in spray form, as the tiny particulates will heat up quickly and burn, creating a layer of carbonization on your pan.

Is GreenPan made in China?

We do manufacture many of our GreenPan, GreenLife, Blue Diamond and Merten and Stork products in China. We manufacture our new Stanley Tucci collection in Italy. Unlike most cookware companies, we own our factory, and we carefully control the process.

Why does everything stick to my GreenPan?

Overheating + oils= carbonization (a.k.a. those little spots that cause your food to stick to the pan). But don't worry! You can use a melamine sponge (e.g. our Restore Sponge) to wipe them away.

Does GreenPan have PFOS?

GreenPan frying pans lack harmful chemicals and toxins such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as forever chemicals, as well as PFOA, lead, and cadmium. GreenPan products came onto the culinary scene in 2007, boasting a reimagined and healthier ceramic non-stick coating.

What is the Green Life pan lawsuit?

GreenPan's Lawsuit

A lawsuit initiated in 2019 alleged the pans contained potentially harmful silane, aluminum oxide, tetraethoxysilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, and potassium titanate (amongst other claims that their advertising was false or misleading).

Do nonstick pans release PFAS?

“Non-stick pans coated with PTFE are convenient, but unnecessary, and contribute to the serious problem of PFAS pollution,” according to Dr. Gillian Miller, senior scientist at the Ecology Center. “When you need a new pan, consider a more durable and less harmful replacement.”

Is GreenPan made of teflon?

No, GreenPan does not use Teflon to make their cookware. The nonstick ceramic coating on this cookware comes with the brand's patented Thermolon technology which is completely PTFE and PFAS-free.

Do anodized pans have PFAS?

“When purchasing cookware, look for anodized as a food-safe option,” suggests Narins, who explains that “the metals don't lift into food.” If purchasing hard anodized cookware that has been treated with a nonstick coating, opt for nonstick pieces that don't employ the PFAS family of chemicals.

Are HexClad pans toxic?

It might take a while to work that out though, given Hexclad's quiet shift away from its PTFE coating to a proprietary ceramic non-stick material. For years, Hexclad has marketed its pans as an upgraded and non-toxic version of standard non-stick PTFE pots and pans.

What brands do not have PFAS?

The good news: More and more mainstream brands, such as H&M, Zara, and Levi Strauss & Co are producing affordable PFAS-free collections, but we love the below brands because they are both PFAS-free and sustainably made with organic materials.

How do I avoid PFAS?

Take action. You can avoid the most obvious offenders by replacing nonstick pans with stainless steel, cast-iron, glass, or ceramic alternatives. Also, don't heat up food that's wrapped in grease-resistant packaging. And make popcorn on the stovetop instead of in PFAS-treated microwave bags.

Is PTFE worse than PFOA?

Today, most non-stick cookware is made without PFOA. While both synthetic chemicals are classified as PFAS and share a number of properties, PTFE is broadly considered safe to use. PFOA, on the other hand, has been declared carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organisation.

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