Hazards
Four things we check on every part
For each air fryer and pan, every part that touches food gets one line per hazard: what a source says, and the evidence it rests on.
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PTFE and other PFASNon stick coatings on baskets, crisper plates and pans.
10 of 12 air fryers recommended · 12 of 12 pans recommended
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Lead and cadmiumMetals in coatings, glazes and cheap cookware.
1 of 12 air fryers recommended · 8 of 12 pans recommended
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BisphenolsBPA and similar chemicals in plastic parts and coatings.
4 of 12 air fryers recommended · 8 of 12 pans recommended
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Plastic touching foodLids, windows, seals and storage lids made of plastic.
1 of 12 air fryers recommended · 2 of 12 pans recommended
Rules for every material that touches food
In the UK and the EU, every pan, air fryer part or utensil that touches food must meet these general rules, whatever it is made of.
| Where | Rule | Status | Date | Official source |
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| Great Britain | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (assimilated law in GB)The source says: All FCMs must comply with the requirements of assimilated Regulation 1935/2004, which sets out the general framework. | In force | 31/12/2020 | gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Article 15 and Annex II (as assimilated in GB), labelling 'for food contact' / glass and fork symbolThe source says: the words ‘for food contact’, or a specific indication as to their use, such as coffee machine, wine bottle, soup spoon, or the symbol reproduced in Annex II; | In force | 31/12/2020 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Article 17, traceability (as assimilated in GB)The source says: With due regard to technological feasibility, business operators shall have in place systems and procedures | In force | 31/12/2020 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/2619)The source says: These Regulations may be cited as the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 and apply in relation to England only and come into force on 20th November 2012. | In force | 20/11/2012 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/318) | In force | 22/12/2012 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2012 (WSI 2012/2705 (W.291))The source says: they apply in relation to Wales and come into force on 20 November 2012. | In force | 20/11/2012 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (assimilated law in GB)The source says: These products must also be manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices as described in assimilated Regulation 2023/2006. | In force | 31/12/2020 | gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Great Britain | Enforcement of food contact law in GB: SI 2012/2619 reg 20 (England), equivalent Wales regulations, SSI 2012/318 reg 6 (Scotland)The source says: Each food authority in its area is to execute and enforce Regulation 1935/2004, Regulation 1895/2005, Regulation 2023/2006, Regulation 282/2008, Regulation 450/2009, Regulation 10/2011, Regulation 2018/213 and these Regulations. | In force | 20/11/2012 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Northern Ireland | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 (EU version, applying in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework) | In force | 01/01/2021 | eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab) |
| Northern Ireland | The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (SR 2012/384)The source says: come into operation on 20th November 2012 | In force | 20/11/2012 | legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Northern Ireland | Enforcement of food contact law in Northern Ireland: Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (SR 2012/384)The source says: The FSA is the official competent authority in respect of the requirements set out under Commission Regulation 2022/1616. | In force | 20/11/2012 | gov.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| EU | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (Framework Regulation)The source says: This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 17 shall apply from 27 October 2006. | In force | 03/12/2004 | eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab) |
| EU | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Article 15 and Annex II, labelling 'for food contact' / glass and fork symbolThe source says: the words ‘for food contact’, or a specific indication as to their use, such as coffee machine, wine bottle, soup spoon, or the symbol reproduced in Annex II | In force | 03/12/2004 | eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab) |
| EU | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Article 17, traceabilityThe source says: Article 17 shall apply from 27 October 2006. | In force | 27/10/2006 | eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab) |
| EU | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice (GMP) for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodThe source says: It shall apply from 1 August 2008. | In force | 01/08/2008 | eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab) |