Prestige Omega Select Plus Residue Free Non-Stick Fry Pan Black 18Cm
Avoid the unknown coating composition in this pan.
Prestige doesn't specify what nonstick coating this pan uses or its PFAS status. Standard nonstick cookware frequently contains PFAS, and without transparency you cannot assess the risk.
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GreenPan
GreenPan Chatham Ceramic Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
90/100 safety
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Material
Non-stick coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating fume risk (coating composition unknown)
Prestige does not disclose whether this coating is Teflon-type coating-based or Teflon-family coating-free. If Teflon-type coating is present and the coating is overheated or degraded, it can off-gas compounds that may cause polymer fume fever in humans and are toxic to pet birds. Unknown composition prevents informed assessment.
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Non-stick coatings on budget cookware degrade faster with use and less-than-ideal care. As the coating chips or flakes, underlying base-metal ions (aluminum or iron) can leach into acidic or hot foods, particularly in pans left unwashed or used with abrasive tools.
Aluminum leaching from exposed base metal
If the non-stick coating fails or is damaged, any aluminum base underneath can leach into food. This is most significant in acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar, citrus) and with prolonged storage of food in the pan after cooking.
Lack of heat-limit labeling and consumer guidance
Prestige does not clearly state maximum safe temperature on product packaging. This increases the risk that users will overheat the pan, accelerating coating failure and increasing fume release potential if the coating is Teflon-type coating-based.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No recalls or test results for lead or cadmium in Prestige non-stick coatings are publicly documented. However, the absence of third-party testing and regulatory certifications means such contamination has not been independently ruled out.
Source: ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan uses a non-stick coating of unspecified chemistry, which Prestige does not publicly disclose. Non-stick cookware traditionally relies on Teflon-family coating chemistry (Teflon-type coating-based), though some newer pans use ceramic or other alternatives. Without knowing the exact coating formulation, you cannot assess whether this pan poses Teflon-type coating fume risk at high temperatures or what leaching behavior its coating exhibits over its lifetime. The 18 cm size suggests this is a small fry pan, likely with an aluminum or steel base under the coating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Prestige is an Indian cookware manufacturer owned by TTK Prestige Limited, widely available in South Asian and UK markets. The company does not publicly commit to PFAS-free formulations or provide detailed material safety disclosures on product pages. No independent certifications (such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or third-party non-stick audits) are reported for this line. The silence on coating chemistry is a red flag in an industry where transparency on non-stick composition has become a baseline consumer expectation.
How it compares in its category
Budget non-stick pans from Indian and South Asian brands often lag Western competitors in disclosure and regulatory compliance. Prestige Omega pans are significantly cheaper than certified non-stick options (e.g., GreenPan, Our Place, or established Western brands with PFOA/Teflon-type coating certifications), but this price advantage comes without verifiable safety commitments. Many modern alternatives now offer ceramic or Teflon-type coating-free non-stick coatings with clear labeling; this product's refusal to specify puts it below that standard.
If you buy it
Do not exceed medium-high heat; preheat gently and avoid temperatures above 350°F (175°C) to minimize any risk of coating breakdown or fume release. Hand wash only and avoid metal utensils, abrasive scrubbers, and dishwashers, all of which accelerate coating degradation. Inspect the coating monthly for chipping, scratching, or discoloration; discard the pan if damage appears, as a compromised coating can leach coating particles and base-metal ions into food. Replace within 2-3 years of regular use, as non-stick efficacy and coating integrity typically decline over this timeframe.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Prestige has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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