PFAS15/ 100Bad
Overall3/ 100Bad
Stahl Artisan Hybrid Triply Frying Pan with Lid, Fry pan Induction Base, Frying pan Non Stick, Omelette Pan Non Stick, Frying pan Stainless Steel, 1.6

Stahl · Cookware

Stahl Artisan Hybrid Triply Frying Pan with Lid, Fry pan Induction Base, Frying pan Non Stick, Omelette Pan Non Stick, Frying pan Stainless Steel, 1.6

Bad

Skip this pan until Stahl identifies the coating.

Verdict: SkipStainless steel base is sound; unidentified non-stick coating creates uncertainty. Buy only if you contact Stahl for coating details and commit to low-to-medium heat use.

The non-stick layer on this pan is a mystery to buyers. Stahl offers no transparency about materials or any third-party testing.

The safe swap

Scanpan Ceramic Titanium

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90/100 safety

90Excellent

Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.

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Material

Stainless steel with unspecified non-stick coating

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.

60/ 100
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No PFAS disclosure

The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.

85/ 100
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Category baseline

cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.

70/ 100
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Teflon-type coating fume risk (unconfirmed coating type)

If the non-stick layer is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500°F can release toxic fumes. Stahl has not disclosed coating identity, so this risk cannot be ruled out. Keeping heat moderate (under 400°F) mitigates this if Teflon-type coating is present.

70/ 100
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Coating degradation and microflaking

Non-stick coatings on budget cookware often degrade faster than premium brands. Flaking or peeling non-stick material into food is a physical hazard; if coating composition is unknown, the health impact of ingestion is also unclear. Hand-washing and avoiding metal utensils slow this process.

70/ 100
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Lid material and seal safety (unspecified)

The product includes a lid but does not specify whether it is glass, stainless steel, or silicone-sealed. If the lid handle or seal contains low-quality polymers, off-gassing or leaching during high-heat use is a minor risk. Stahl has not disclosed lid material chemistry.

70/ 100

What’s reassuring

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Lead

Stainless steel cookware is generally low-risk for heavy metal leaching. No recalls or test data flagging lead or cadmium in this model have been identified. However, Stahl does not publish third-party testing reports, so compliance with FDA or EU limits is not independently verified.

Source: ATSDR
95/ 100

Aluminum core leaching (if present)

The product description mentions a triply construction but does not confirm an aluminum middle layer. If aluminum is present and unclad internally, it could leach at pH levels below 6.5. No public data on this pan's layer composition or leaching testing is available.

95/ 100

The full breakdown

What it's made of and why it matters

This pan combines a stainless steel body with an unspecified non-stick coating. Stainless steel itself is chemically stable and does not leach metals into food under normal cooking. The non-stick layer is the variable: if it contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon), it poses fume risk above 500°F; if it's a ceramic hybrid or other polymer, the hazard profile differs. Stahl's marketing does not disclose the coating chemistry, which is a red flag for transparency.

The brand's record and disclosure

Stahl is an India-based cookware brand with limited public safety documentation available in English-language databases. The brand has not published PFAS avoidance commitments or third-party certifications (e.g., FDA compliance statements, LFGB, or heavy metals testing reports). No established recalls or safety controversies appear on record for this model, but the absence of proactive disclosure about non-stick coating type is a transparency gap that undermines confidence.

How it compares in its category

Hybrid triply stainless/non-stick pans are common mid-range offerings. This model lacks the certification transparency of brands like All-Clad, Le Creuset, or even OXO, which publish coating details. It sits in the same uncertainty tier as many budget Asian-market cookware brands. The 1.6-liter volume is typical for an omelette or small frying pan; size is not a safety differentiator.

If you buy it

Contact Stahl directly and request the non-stick coating name and PFAS-free status before purchase. Once received, keep heat below 400°F during use to minimize fume risk if Teflon-type coating is present. Hand-wash only; avoid abrasive scrubbing to prevent coating flaking. Replace the pan if the non-stick surface visibly degrades, chips, or peels. Store the lid separately to prevent moisture trapping that could corrode the steel base.

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
Stahl has made none

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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