Is Belgian PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Belgian averages F (15/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Belgian
Drew Barrymore Beautiful Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker
Nonstick-coated cooking surface (unspecified coating type)
Skip until manufacturer discloses nonstick coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Dash Ceramic Nonstick Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
Ceramic nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, ceramic nonstick can use PFAS or safer alternatives, but Dash/Belgian provide no clarity.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Cuisinart Belgian Round Flip Waffle Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (unspecified polymer)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed or verified PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Ninja Vertical Belgian Nonstick Waffle Maker
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until coating source is disclosed, nonstick waffle makers often use Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surface (composition unspecified)
Skip until the brand discloses nonstick chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Oster Belgian Waffle Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surface (unspecified Teflon-family coating type)
Skip unless you confirm nonstick type; standard nonstick waffle makers carry PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Cuisinart Double Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
Nonstick cooking surface (type unspecified)
Skip until Cuisinart discloses nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Belgian
Chefman Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
Nonstick-coated cooking plates; coating type unspecified
Skip until manufacturer discloses coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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