Farberware Review, Is Farberware Non-Toxic?
Farberware averages 31 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Farberware products graded as of October 2026, and 4 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Farberware grades Poor on our four-band scale.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
What Farberware says and does about PFAS
Farberware’s own chemical disclosures say its traditional nonstick cookware, including the Classic Series and Reliance sets, contains intentionally added PFAS, listing PTFE, FEP and PFA. Its Vibrance ceramic line is marketed as made without PFAS, PFOA or PTFE. Independent testing found PTFE on a Farberware Reliance skillet sold with a no PFOA claim, so check the grade of the exact product you are buying.
- Regulatory filingFarberware’s disclosure for its Classic Series 15-piece cookware set lists PTFE, FEP and PFA, and says the product contains intentionally added PFAS for its nonstick properties. Farberware ↗
- Regulatory filingIts disclosure for the Reliance aluminum nonstick frying pan set says the same. Farberware ↗
- MaterialsFarberware says its Vibrance ceramic nonstick is made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead or cadmium, meaning none are intentionally added. Farberware (archived page) ↗
- Independent testThe Ecology Center’s 2020 testing found PTFE on a Farberware Reliance aluminum nonstick 8 in skillet sold as nonstick with no PFOA. Ecology Center ↗
- Legal caseFortune reported that Meyer Corporation, which makes Farberware cookware, and Groupe SEB sued ceramic cookware brand Caraway in February 2026, accusing it of false advertising. Fortune ↗
Sources checked September 14, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
Farberware is one of the brands we researched by hand for our record of what every brand has published about PFAS, where the same question is answered for each of them in one line.
Does Farberware have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Farberware Good or better, best-graded first
Farberware
12 qt. Stainless Steel and Black Air Fryer Oven
- Stainless steel exterior, likely stainless steel interior cooking surfaces
- Metal leaching (nickel, chromium) from stainless steel, Stainless steel can leach trace amounts of nickel and…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Professional Silicone Vegetable Roasting Mat
- silicone mat, no nonstick coating
- Silicone polymer degradation at high heat, Exposure to temperatures above the rated limit (typically…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Non-Slip USA Cutting Mats, 11 x 14 Inch
- TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or rubber base
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing, New TPE mats may release minor odor for 24-48 hours after…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Flex Mat Set
- Silicone flex mats
- Silicone degradation at high heat, If used above the product's stated temperature limit or under direct…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Farberware
BBQ Round Pizza Stone
- Ceramic or stone baking surface
- Thermal shock and fracture, Ceramic and stone can crack under rapid heating, cooling, or wet-to-hot contact.…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Black Nylon Tool Set
- nylon utensils, uncoated handles
- Nylon microplastic shedding from abrasion, Scratched or worn nylon utensils may shed microplastics into food…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Slotted Turner 5211659
- Nylon head on handle, uncoated metal (likely stainless steel or aluminum)
- Nylon thermal degradation, Nylon begins to soften around 350-400F and can emit volatile compounds if exposed…
Farberware
Professional 14-Piece Kitchen Tool and Gadget Set
- stainless steel tools and gadgets, nonstick coating unspecified
- Nonstick coating degradation and leaching, If this set includes Teflon-type coating or similar nonstick…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
12-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set
- Nonstick coating, type unspecified
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition), If coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
1.9-Quart Compact Oil-Less Fryer
- Nonstick-coated cooking chamber, composition unspecified
- Nonstick coating degradation and particle release, Repeated heating cycles and wear can cause nonstick…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
1.9qt Air Fryer
- Non-stick coated cooking basket, unspecified polymer
- Teflon-type coating thermal fume risk, If the unspecified non-stick polymer is traditional Teflon-type…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
3.2 Quart Air Fryer
- nonstick-coated cooking basket, unspecified Teflon-family coating or coating
- Teflon-type coating fume risk, If the basket uses Teflon-type coating (unconfirmed), heating above 350-400F…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
3.2 Quart Digital Air Fryer Oil-Less
- nonstick-coated interior, coating type undisclosed
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation), If the undisclosed coating is Teflon-type coating-based…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Air Fryer
- nonstick-coated cooking basket (type unspecified)
- Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk (thermal degradation), If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Cookstart 15-pc DiamondMax Nonstick Cookware Set
- DiamondMax nonstick coating (proprietary, unspecified)
- Nonstick coating degradation and aluminum leaching, As the DiamondMax coating wears or chips over time, the…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Easy Clean 3-Piece Nonstick Frying Pan Set
- Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition), Farberware has not disclosed whether this coating is…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Pizza Crisper 13
- Nonstick-coated steel or ceramic, unspecified
- Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume risk), If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Pro Kitchen Tools 13 Inch Black
- nonstick coating, type unspecified
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition), If the coating is traditional Teflon-type coating…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Professional Kitchen Utensil and Gadget Set with Crock
- Mixed utensil set, coating unspecified
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (if coating present), Farberware does not disclose whether utensil coatings use…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Brilliance 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
- Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
- Nonstick coating thermal decomposition (unidentified polymer), Composition not disclosed; heating above…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Cookstart 15-pc DiamondMax Nonstick Cookware Set
- DiamondMax nonstick coating, unspecified polymer
- Teflon-type coating fume risk, DiamondMax composition is undisclosed. If it contains Teflon-type coating…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Cookstart Aluminum DiamondMax Nonstick Skillet
- Aluminum with DiamondMax nonstick coating, type unspecified
- Aluminum leaching, Aluminum core can migrate into food under acidic conditions or prolonged heating; risk is…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Farberware
Cookstart DiamondMax Nonstick Frying Pan Set
- Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition), If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Farberware sells
Big Boss
Oil Less Fryer Air Fryer 16 Quart Replacement Clear Glass
- borosilicate glass, bare uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermal shock and fracture
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Fritaire
Glass Air Fryer Self-Cleaning & Non-Toxic
- borosilicate glass
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Aluminum leaching from base/housing
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
NutriChef
5.8 Qt Glass Air Fryer – 8-in-1 Digital Presets
- glass bowl, stainless steel exterior
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermal stress and glass breakage
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Our Place
Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set
- Silicone utensils, no coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Microplastic generation
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Our Place
Essential Utensil Set
- Stainless steel utensils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Our Place
Utensil Essentials Set
- Stainless steel utensils, material unclear
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Handle material degradation (if present)
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Made In
Stainless Clad Fry Pan
- Stainless steel clad construction, no nonstick coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Clad separation or delamination over time
Made In
10' Stainless Clad Frying Pan
- stainless steel clad construction, no nonstick coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Heritage Steel
Eater Fry Pan
- Clad stainless steel, no coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Metal ion release during cooking (iron, nickel, chromium)
Farberware and PFAS, common questions
- Does Farberware have PFAS?
- Farberware averages 31 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Farberware products graded as of October 2026, and 4 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests. Farberware’s own disclosures say its traditional nonstick cookware contains intentionally added PFAS, while its Vibrance ceramic line is marketed as made without PFAS.
- Is Farberware non-toxic?
- 12 qt. Stainless Steel and Black Air Fryer Oven is the highest-graded Farberware product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Farberware products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Farberware products we have scored are 12 qt. Stainless Steel and Black Air Fryer Oven, Farberware Professional Silicone Vegetable Roasting Mat, Farberware Non-Slip USA Cutting Mats, 11 x 14 Inch. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Farberware products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Farberware products we have scored are Farberware Cookstart DiamondMax Nonstick Frying Pan Set, Farberware Cookstart Aluminum DiamondMax Nonstick Skillet, Farberware Cookstart 15-pc DiamondMax Nonstick Cookware Set. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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