A spokesman for Tefal, said: ”Tefal pans have a non-stick coating that is made from an inert substance called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is totally harmless in the rare case of ingestion.
Does Tefal contain Teflon?
Safe coating: PTFE inert coating
Tefal was the first to use PTFE as the main component of its non-stick coatings. Public Health Authorities in Europe and in the United States have demonstrated that PTFE is an inert substance with no effect on health, even in the case of ingestion.
Is Tefal same as Teflon?
Teflon (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Manufacturers come up with a plethora of different names for their non-stick coating but that’s mostly all marketing and it’s the same substance. Non-stick pans can either be Teflon or ceramic and 99% of non-stick pans are Teflon.
When did Tefal stop using Teflon?
Teflon and PFOA exposure
Today, all Teflon products are PFOA-free. Therefore, the health effects of PFOA exposure are no longer a cause for concern. However, PFOA was used in the production of Teflon until 2013.
Is Tefal coating safe?
Tefal products are reliable and safe for you and the environment! Tefal guarantees clean, non-toxic coatings. Tefal products comply with the strictest public health standards, including European Directives 1935/2004 and Food and Drug Administration Directive- CFR 21.1798. 1550.
Is Teflon still used in UK?
Last year the British government called for a related chemical, perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS), to be withdrawn. It followed 3M’s decision to abolish the chemical from its well-known Scotchgard products after health concerns were raised.