California AB 1200 Cookware Disclosure

California Assembly Bill No. 1200

ChefStead is committed to product transparency and compliance with laws applicable to our cookware.

California Assembly Bill No. 1200 (“AB 1200”), codified in California Health and Safety Code Sections 109010–109014, requires manufacturers of cookware sold in California to disclose certain intentionally added chemicals that:

• Are present in a cookware handle or a surface that comes into contact with food, foodstuffs, or beverages; and

• Appear on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) Candidate Chemicals List.

An “intentionally added chemical” is a chemical added to a product that has a functional or technical effect in the product.

The presence of a chemical on the DTSC Candidate Chemicals List does not necessarily mean that the product is unsafe or that exposure will occur during normal use. Many commonly used metals, including elements used to produce stainless steel, are included on one or more of California’s designated authoritative lists.

Covered ChefStead Products

The following disclosure applies to:

Product category	Covered products
ChefStead Titanium Cookware	ChefStead 12-Inch Titanium-Clad Frying Pan with Stainless Steel Lid, including all finishes, variants, and model numbers using the same material construction

Product Construction

ChefStead cookware is constructed with:

• A pure titanium cooking surface

• A stainless steel structural body

• A stainless steel handle

• A stainless steel lid

ChefStead cookware does not rely on a conventional chemical nonstick coating. Its food-release performance is supported by the physical structure of approximately 100,000 precision micro-dimples formed on the titanium cooking surface.

This statement describes the construction of the product and should not be interpreted as a claim that the product is free of every chemical or chemical class included on a California designated list.

AB 1200 Chemical Disclosure

The following chemicals are intentionally present as functional constituents of the stainless steel used in covered ChefStead cookware components.

Chemical name	CAS Registry Number	Product component	Functional purpose	Authoritative list or lists
Iron	7439-89-6	Stainless steel body, handle, and lid	Primary structural constituent of stainless steel	CWA 303(d)
Chromium	7440-47-3	Stainless steel body, handle, and lid	Contributes corrosion resistance, durability, and surface stability	CDC 4th National Exposure Report; California Toxic Air Contaminants; OEHHA RELs; CWA 303(d); California MCLs
Nickel	7440-02-0	Stainless steel body, handle, and lid	Contributes corrosion resistance, strength, and durability	Proposition 65; IARC Carcinogens Group 1; California Toxic Air Contaminants; NTP Report on Carcinogens; OEHHA RELs; CWA 303(d)
Manganese	7439-96-5	Stainless steel body, handle, and lid	Supports strength, hardness, and stainless steel manufacturing performance	CWA 303(d); CDC 4th National Exposure Report; OEHHA RELs; California Toxic Air Contaminants; California Notification Levels; ATSDR; IRIS

Authoritative List Information

Additional information about each disclosed chemical and the authoritative lists on which it appears is available through the California DTSC Candidate Chemicals database:

• Iron — California DTSC Candidate Chemical Information

• Chromium — California DTSC Candidate Chemical Information

• Nickel — California DTSC Candidate Chemical Information

• Manganese — California DTSC Candidate Chemical Information

For general information about California’s cookware disclosure requirements, visit:

• California DTSC — Chemical Disclosures for Cookware

• California Health and Safety Code Section 109010 et seq.

Understanding This Disclosure

AB 1200 requires disclosure based on whether a listed chemical is intentionally added for a functional or technical purpose. It does not establish that the cookware presents a health risk, nor does the presence of a listed chemical necessarily mean that a consumer will be exposed to it during normal use.

The disclosed metals are constituents of stainless steel selected for structural strength, corrosion resistance, durability, and long-term cooking performance.

Additional Product Information

ChefStead cookware is not a completely nonstick pan and does not use a conventional chemical nonstick coating.

The pure titanium cooking surface contains approximately 100,000 precision micro-dimples. This physical texture reduces the direct contact area between food and the pan and can help retain small amounts of cooking oil, natural food fats, or steam.

For best results, preheat the pan over low to medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil before frying or searing.

Updates to This Disclosure

ChefStead may update this page when:

• Product materials or specifications change;

• New product models are introduced;

• California’s Candidate Chemicals List is updated; or

• Applicable legal requirements change.

Consumers should refer to the model number on the product packaging or order confirmation to identify the disclosure applicable to their cookware.

Contact Us

For questions about ChefStead cookware materials or this AB 1200 disclosure, please contact:

Email: support@chefstead.com

Phone: +1 (507) 575-4146

Last updated: [February 12, 2026]