Product Disclosures
California Safer Food Packaging And Cookware Act (A.B. 1200) Disclosures
The California Safer Food Packaging and Cookware Act of 2021 (AB1200) and Colorado HB1345 require cookware manufacturers to disclose information about the handle of the product or the product surface that comes into contact with food. The purpose of this law is to provide “right to know” information and to allow California and Colorado residents to make informed decisions about exposure to these chemicals. PTFE, PFA and FEP are all fluoropolymers and are classified as PFAS substances. They are used in food contact coating because of their superior nonstick properties. All Hestan cookware — including our nonstick cookware — is FDA compliant and food safe and not in violation of any federal safety regulations.
Hestan Culinary Stainless Steel Cookware, OvenBond, Roasters, Au Gratins, Tools, and Accessories.
Hestan Culinary TITUM Nonstick Cookware contains:
At Hestan Culinary, the wellbeing of our customers is our guiding recipe. We craft premium, chef-designed cookware, bakeware, and stainless-steel tools—made to exacting standards and engineered for a lifetime of performance. All food-contact materials used in our products comply with applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations under Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) governing substances in contact with food.
This disclosure applies to the Hestan Culinary assortment sold in the United States, specifically:
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Cookware (e.g., NanoBond®, ProBond®, ProBond® Luxe™, CopperBond®, Thomas Keller Insignia™)
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Bakeware (OvenBond™)
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Stainless-steel tools
It does not cover small kitchen electrics (e.g., blenders, kettles, toasters) because Hestan Culinary does not manufacture those categories. It also does not cover Hestan Outdoor grills or major appliances sold under other Hestan brands.
California A.B. 1200 — Cookware Chemical Disclosures
California Assembly Bill 1200 requires cookware manufacturers to disclose intentionally added chemicals that appear on California’s DTSC “designated”/candidate lists when those chemicals are intentionally included in the product handle or any surface that contacts food or beverages. Key requirements include:
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Website disclosure (effective Jan 1, 2023): list each intentionally added, listed chemical and link to the authoritative source(s).
Hestan Culinary provides required A.B. 1200 disclosures for covered products on our website and product labels, as applicable.
Colorado H.B. 22-1345 — PFAS Disclosures for Cookware
Colorado’s PFAS Chemicals Consumer Protection Act requires, as of Jan 1, 2024, that cookware with intentionally added PFAS in the handle or any food-contact surface must:
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State the presence of PFAS on the product label, and
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Direct consumers (via text and a QR code) to a web page explaining why PFAS were intentionally added.
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The law also prohibits “PFAS-free” claims unless no individual PFAS is intentionally added to the cookware.
Hestan Culinary follows these Colorado labeling and website requirements for any covered products sold in Colorado.
How this applies to Hestan materials and finishes
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Stainless-steel interiors (e.g., NanoBond, ProBond, ProBond Luxe, Insignia) and uncoated copper exteriors (CopperBond) are metal finishes designed for culinary performance and durability. Where applicable, any intentionally added chemicals on California’s designated list in handles or food-contact surfaces are disclosed per A.B. 1200.
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Nonstick offerings (e.g., select ProBond TITUM® pieces) include a premium nonstick system. Where PFAS are intentionally added to any handle or food-contact surface, Hestan complies with Colorado’s PFAS labeling and website-disclosure requirements and does not make prohibited “PFAS-free” claims.
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Bakeware (OvenBond) and stainless-steel tools: if any intentionally added chemicals on California’s designated list are present in the handle or food-contact surface, Hestan provides A.B. 1200 disclosures and labeling as required.
Our commitment
Hestan Culinary’s absolute priority is to deliver safe, high-performing products that elevate everyday cooking. We continuously monitor regulatory developments and maintain our compliance programs accordingly, including adherence to FDA frameworks for food-contact materials (21 CFR/FCN program), California A.B. 1200, and Colorado H.B. 22-1345.
https://biomonitoring.ca.gov/chemicals/perfluoroalkyl-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfass
