PFAS score
Zwilling J.A. Henckels · Dutch Ovens
ZWILLING Clad CFX 6 qt Non-stick Stainless Steel Ceramic Dutch Oven
Lower concern, but non-stick coating type not disclosed, ceramic is safer than Teflon-family coating, yet verification would help.
The ZWILLING Clad CFX uses a ceramic non-stick coating, which is generally lower-risk than Teflon-type coating-based coatings. However, Zwilling does not publicly specify the exact composition or confirm PFAS-free status. Stainless steel bodies are inherently lower-concern; the uncertainty centers on the non-stick layer only.
The safe swap
All-Clad
Crate & Barrel All-Clad Cast Iron Braiser
90/100 safety
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Material
Ceramic non-stick 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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
Safer alternatives in Dutch Ovens
All-Clad
Crate & Barrel All-Clad Cast Iron Braiser
cast iron, enameled
Lower concern, cast iron and enameled ceramic don't use PFAS-based nonsticks.
⚠Risky category by default
Misen
Missen Dutch Oven 7 Qt
enameled cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron carries minimal risk if enamel coating is intact.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Dutch Oven Pot
Enameled cast iron (non-stick ceramic enamel coating)
Lower-concern option; brand claims PFAS-free but lacks third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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