Our Safety Standards Tested by Independent Labs

Non-toxic is easy to claim and hard to prove. At Alva, every product is tested by independent laboratories - here is exactly what that means.

What we test for

• PFAS and PFOA - the forever chemicals found in conventional nonstick.
• PTFE - the classic nonstick polymer.
• Lead and cadmium - heavy metals that can hide in glazes and coatings.

How we test

We use independent third-party labs - TÜV Rheinland - not in-house claims, so the results stand on their own. That testing covers our nonstick, stainless, cast iron, and carbon steel ranges alike.

See the actual reports

We publish the real lab reports - report numbers, test dates, and downloadable PDFs for each line - on our Testing & Materials Transparency page. That is the proof behind every claim on this page.

Why it matters

It is the difference between marketing and proof. New to this? Start with how to spot truly non-toxic cookware - our checklist. For the background on the chemicals themselves, read why PFAS-free matters; for specific materials, see are ceramic pans safe and is stainless steel safe.

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