Our Place · Cookware
Our Place Mini Always Pan
Ceramic nonstick claims but no PFAS disclosure or testing available.
Our Place markets the Mini Always Pan with ceramic nonstick coating but provides no public PFAS transparency or third-party verification. Coating composition and manufacturing details remain undisclosed by the brand.
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Material
Ceramic nonstick coating over stainless steel
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
The Mini Always Pan uses a ceramic nonstick coating applied over a stainless steel body. Ceramic coatings are marketed as Teflon-type coating-free, avoiding the fume hazard associated with traditional Teflon-family coating when overheated. However, the specific binder chemistry and adhesion layers under the ceramic topcoat are not publicly disclosed by Our Place, making independent assessment of leaching risk incomplete. Stainless steel itself is generally stable; the durability and composition of the ceramic layer over time is the material concern.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place has not published third-party testing results or safety certifications (such as GOTS, NSF, or CPSC compliance statements) for heavy metals, coating integrity, or PFAS absence on their website or product documentation. The brand uses the term 'ceramic nonstick' in marketing but does not specify the binder resins, hardeners, or whether the coating contains PFOA, PFOS, or related PFAS compounds. No recalls or safety incidents have been publicly reported for this product line as of available records. The absence of transparency on such details is atypical for cookware brands competing on health positioning.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic nonstick cookware sits between traditional Teflon-type coating-coated pans (fume risk above 500F) and bare stainless or cast iron (no coating concerns, but higher friction). Among ceramic competitors, brands like GreenPan and Caraway publish more detailed testing and certifications. Our Place's Mini Always Pan is pitched as a lifestyle-premium product with less emphasis on safety documentation than category specialists. Price point is higher than generic ceramic pans but comparable to other direct-to-consumer cookware brands with similar disclosure gaps.
If you buy it
Keep temperatures below 500F to avoid potential thermal degradation of the ceramic layer. Hand wash rather than dishwasher, as alkaline detergents and repeated hot cycles can accelerate coating breakdown. Inspect the cooking surface monthly for chips, flaking, or discoloration; replace the pan if the ceramic visibly degrades. Avoid metal utensils and abrasive scouring; use silicone, wood, or nylon tools to extend coating life and prevent particulate shedding.
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.”
Ceramic coating degradation and leaching
No published durability or leachate testing available for this specific product. Ceramic coatings can shed particles or degrade with thermal stress and mechanical wear; composition of binders and adhesion layers is undisclosed.
Heavy metals in ceramic pigments or binders
No independent testing or disclosure of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in the ceramic coating. Industry standard coatings may be safe, but lack of third-party verification leaves risk unconfirmed for this brand.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
Ceramic coating formulation claims to exclude Teflon-type coating, which would eliminate the fume hazard of traditional nonstick. However, without independent confirmation of the exact coating chemistry, this relies entirely on manufacturer assertion.
Stainless steel leaching
Stainless steel body is chemically stable under normal cooking conditions. Risk is very low unless the ceramic coating is compromised, exposing the underlying metal to acidic or prolonged contact.
Undisclosed PFAS in ceramic binder or adhesion layer
Ceramic nonstick coatings occasionally use PFAS-containing binders or adhesion promoters, though not universally. Our Place does not publish test results or certifications excluding PFAS, so presence or absence cannot be confirmed.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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.
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