Are Tefal pans and food containers toxic?
We list 2 pans and 1 food storage container from Tefal. They are recommended on lead and cadmium for 2 of 3 (all on a brand claim with conditions) and on bisphenols for 1 of 3 (on a brand claim). 2 of 3 contain PTFE or other PFAS, by the source on its page; we found nothing from Tefal, a test or a certificate on PTFE and other PFAS for 1, lead and cadmium for 1, bisphenols for 2 and plastic touching food for 2.
We have invited Tefal to share more details. We will update this page if they do.
Pans
| Product | PTFE and PFAS | Lead and cadmium | Bisphenols | Plastic touching food | Coating or material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tefal Easy Cook & CleanRecommended on 1 of 4: lead and cadmium. PTFE or other PFAS: the cooking surface. | ContainsIndependent test | Free fromBrand claim (with conditions)Recommended | Not found | Not found | PTFE or other PFAS |
| Tefal Unlimited (Unlimited ON Induction)Recommended on 1 of 4: lead and cadmium. PTFE or other PFAS: the cooking surface. | ContainsBrand claim | Free fromBrand claim (with conditions)Recommended | Not found | Not found | PTFE or other PFAS |
Food storage
| Product | PTFE and PFAS | Lead and cadmium | Bisphenols | Plastic touching food | Coating or material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tefal MasterSeal Fresh Food Storage 0.55LK3021112Recommended on 1 of 4: bisphenols. Plastic touches food: the body. | Not found | Not found | Free fromBrand claimRecommended | ContainsMaterial | Plastic |
We list each product as the brand describes it. Brands can change their products and pages, so please check the details on the brand’s own site before you buy.
What Tefal says across its range
TEFAL brands, including Tefal and T-fal, manufacture cookware with PTFE non-stick coatings.
Source: Tefal page on PTFE (opens in a new tab)Our Tefal Non-Stick Coatings Are Free From PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium*
Source: Tefal page on PTFE (opens in a new tab)