Our Place · Cookware
Our Place Essentials 8-Piece Pan Set
Brand silent on nonstick coating. Composition remains unclear.
Our Place does not publicly disclose PFAS status or nonstick coating composition for this set. Standard nonstick cookware carries potential PFAS concern without transparency.
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Material
nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Our Place Essentials uses a nonstick coating of undisclosed chemical composition. The brand has not publicly identified whether the coating contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon), ceramic, or proprietary alternatives, making independent safety assessment incomplete. Cookware coating chemistry determines fume risk, durability, and leaching potential under heat and wear.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place has not issued public statements about PFAS content, manufacturing standards, or third-party testing for this line. The company markets cookware as 'nontoxic' without substantiating claims through transparent material disclosure or certifications (e.g., GREENGUARD). This silence on composition is notable in a market where competitors increasingly publish PFAS testing or Teflon-type coating-free guarantees.
How it compares in its category
Many mid-range nonstick cookware brands now disclose coating type (Teflon-type coating vs. ceramic vs. ceramic-Teflon-type coating hybrid). Our Place Essentials' refusal to specify is a transparency gap. Ceramic nonstick alternatives (Le Creuset, GreenPan) publish PFOA-free claims; Teflon-type coating brands (T-fal, Calphalon) often confirm Teflon-type coating presence and safe-use temperatures. Our Place occupies a middle ground that obscures actual risk.
If you buy it
Never exceed 500F; most nonstick coatings degrade or fume above this. Hand wash only; dishwasher use accelerates coating wear and potential leaching. Replace pans if coating shows visible peeling, flaking, or scratching. Store without stacking if possible to protect coating. Contact Our Place directly to request coating composition and PFAS testing data before purchase if this information matters to your household.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unknown), overheating above 500F can decompose it into toxic fumes (Teflon-type coating fume fever). Brand silence prevents confirming whether this is even a disclosed risk.
Coating degradation and particle shedding
All nonstick coatings degrade with use, especially if dishwashed or used with metal utensils. Unspecified composition means unknown durability profile; particles may shed into food as coating flakes.
Aluminum leaching
If cookware base is bare or thinly coated aluminum, acidic foods (tomato, vinegar, citrus) may corrode the underlying metal and leach aluminum. Our Place has not disclosed base material or whether bare aluminum is present.
Heavy metals in coating pigments
No recalls or public test results document lead or cadmium in Our Place nonstick coatings. However, absence of reports does not confirm safety given lack of third-party testing disclosure.
Lack of transparency and claim substantiation
Marketing uses terms like 'nontoxic' and 'clean cooking' without disclosed test data, third-party certification, or material specifications. This practice complicates consumer risk assessment and prevents informed comparison.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Cookware
Tramontina
Professional 12-Inch Ceramic Fry Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic cookware carries lower PFAS risk than Teflon-type coating, but verify coating origin.
⚠Risky category by default
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