The Best Non-Toxic Ceramic Cookware of 2026
We scored 15 ceramic cookware for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Caraway Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set at 100/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
73% of the 15 ceramic cookware we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free ceramic cookware we have scored
- 1
Caraway
Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set
ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, PFAS-free)
PFAS Grade100ExcellentOverall Grade92Excellent🍂70Ceramic coating degradation and microchip risk
Limited concern
⚠️70Thermal stability at high heat
Limited concern
Low risk, ceramic coating plus third-party certification reduce PFAS risk substantially.
✓ MADE SAFE certified⚠Risky category by default
- 2
GreenPan
GP5 Champagne Ceramic Non-stick Cookware Set
Ceramic non-stick coating
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade72Good🔩70Aluminum leaching from substrate exposure
Limited concern
⏳45Ceramic coating degradation over time
Moderate concern
💨70Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from coating
Limited concern
Low risk, ceramic coating is safer if integrity is maintained; no third-party PFAS testing on record.
⚠Risky category by default
- 3
Our Place
13-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set
Ceramic nonstick coating on aluminum core
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade78Excellent🔩70Coating degradation and aluminum exposure
Limited concern
🍳70Thermal shock and coating failure
Limited concern
🏷️70Formulation transparency and third-party verification
Limited concern
Low risk, ceramic coating is a credible PFAS alternative; no third-party verification found.
⚠Risky category by default
- 4
Our Place
7-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Duo
ceramic nonstick coating
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade74Good🫧70Ceramic coating degradation and particle release
Limited concern
🔩70Aluminum leaching from cookware body
Limited concern
🍳70Uncharacterized binders and additives in ceramic coating
Limited concern
⚠️70Maximum safe temperature uncertainty
Limited concern
Low risk, ceramic coating avoids Teflon-type coating; independent verification of PFAS-free claim is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Every ceramic cookware that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Ceramic Cookware | Score | Rating | Made of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caraway Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set | 100 | Excellent | ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, PFAS-free) |
| 2 | GreenPan GREENPan GP5 Champagne Ceramic Non-stick Cookware Set | 90 | Excellent | Ceramic non-stick coating |
| 3 | Our Place Our Place 13-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set | 90 | Excellent | Ceramic nonstick coating on aluminum core |
| 4 | Our Place Our Place 7-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Duo | 90 | Excellent | ceramic nonstick coating |
The ceramic cookware we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
T-fal
Simply Cook 20pc Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
ceramic nonstick coating (composition undisclosed)
Ceramic coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Unidentified coating binders or hardeners
Limited concern
Fume inhalation from overheating
Moderate concern
Non-stick coating loss and replacement frequency
High concern
Ceramic nonstick claims lower concern than Teflon-type coating; proceed with caution about T-Fal's opaque coating formula.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Refresh Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
Ceramic nonstick coating (composition unspecified)
Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching (if substrate uncoated)
Limited concern
Unidentified nonstick chemistry
Limited concern
Thermal stability of coating at high heat
Limited concern
Ceramic nonstick is lower concern than Teflon-type coating; T-fal hasn't disclosed coating details or PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Revive Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
ceramic nonstick coating (composition unspecified)
Coating degradation and leachables from exposed aluminum substrate
Limited concern
Ceramic coating composition and durability unknown
Limited concern
Teflon-type coating residue in ceramic coating (undisclosed content)
Limited concern
Ceramic nonstick is lower concern than Teflon-type coating; request details from T-fal before buying.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
What we check on ceramic cookware
- Heavy metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. FDA
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Cadmium. A toxic heavy metal found in some glazes, pigments, and batteries. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The ceramic cookware brands that will not say
2 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Cuisinart, T-fal.
Common questions about PFAS-free ceramic cookware
Is ceramic cookware PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 15 ceramic cookware we have scored, 73% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 4 that pass. The highest scoring is Caraway Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set at 100 out of 100. The lowest is T-fal T-Fal Simply Cook 20pc Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set at 15.
What is the safest ceramic cookware you have scored?
Caraway Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, pfas-free). The runner up is GreenPan GREENPan GP5 Champagne Ceramic Non-stick Cookware Set at 90.
Which ceramic cookware should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are T-fal T-Fal Simply Cook 20pc Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set at 15, T-fal T-Fal Refresh Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set at 15, T-fal T-Fal Revive Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set at 15. The problem with the first is that ceramic nonstick claims lower concern than PTFE; proceed with caution about T-Fal's opaque coating formula.
How can you tell if ceramic cookware contain PFAS?
In this category we check for heavy metals, lead, cadmium. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which ceramic cookware brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
2 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Cuisinart, T-fal. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test ceramic cookware?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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