THE materials with which objects are manufactured to prevent them from contaminating the environment or harming health. kitchen utensils They are also subject to investigation because when they come into contact with the food we eat, they must meet quality standards.
Even if materials that are harmful to health are removed from the market, they may still remain in many people’s kitchens. For example, there is a frying pan that could endanger your health according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
This pan contains perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a substance classified by the WHO as possibly carcinogenic to humans. This material is common in non-stick pans. PFOA is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of perfluoroalkyl compounds known as forever chemicals so they last in the environment and in the human body.
The European Union banned the use of PFOA in kitchen products in 2020
They are related to an increased risk of cancer and other health problems. For example, it affects the development of reproductive and immune systems; can cause liver and kidney damage and can modify metabolism fatty acids, lipids and lipoproteins.
He The use of PFOA has been banned in the European Union since July 2020. in kitchen products. The problem is that in many kitchens there may be pots and pans that were made before this date, even if they have been phased out.
To detect this your pan contains PFOA, you should look at the label to see “PFOA free”“either on the packaging or on the utensil itself. The best are the stainless steel, cast iron or ceramicbecause none of them contain PFOA.
