https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Merediths-Facebook/m-p/1239218#M57748 <P>Says the nonstick is FDA approved for PTFE nonstick. It is not PFOA free and does not contain BPA. I dont know what all that means.</P> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:12:29 GMT Sherbear1 2014-09-10T22:12:29Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Merediths-Facebook/m-p/1239218#M57748 <P>Says the nonstick is FDA approved for PTFE nonstick. It is not PFOA free and does not contain BPA. I dont know what all that means.</P> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:12:29 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Merediths-Facebook/m-p/1239218#M57748 Sherbear1 2014-09-10T22:12:29Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Merediths-Facebook/m-p/1239223#M57749 <P>Basically, it is Teflon.</P> <P>PTFE is an abbreviation for the chemical formula for Teflon. PFOA is a toxic chemical used in manufacturing PTFE-coated cookware; although harmful, it is burned off in manufacturing. BPA is a plasticizer -- not really used in cookware.</P> <P>I am sure many others will spew off claims that they have read online (but do not really understand). It is up to you to decide if you want to use a Teflon-coated pot.</P> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:55:57 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Merediths-Facebook/m-p/1239223#M57749 KYToby 2014-09-10T22:55:57Z