Product Chemical Disclosures & Regulatory Compliance

At Kitchen in the box, product safety, consumer well-being, and regulatory transparency are core priorities. In accordance with California Assembly Bill 1200 (California Health & Safety Code § 109010 et seq.), California Proposition 65, and related state disclosure statutes, this page provides explicit information regarding designated chemicals present in our cookware components and appliances.

Understanding Chemical Disclosures (California AB 1200 & State Laws)

Under California Assembly Bill 1200 (California Health & Safety Code § 109010 et seq.) and related state regulations, manufacturers of cookware and kitchen appliances are required to provide transparent public disclosures regarding intentionally added chemicals present in the food-contact surfaces and handles of their products.

What Does "Intentionally Added" Mean?

An "intentionally added chemical" refers to any substance deliberately included in the product design, substrate formulation, or coating application to achieve a specific technical or functional outcome—such as non-stick food release, wear resistance, or corrosion prevention. It does not refer to incidental trace impurities or environmental background elements.

Cookware & Appliance Component Disclosures

The following table lists intentional chemical additions in food-contact surfaces and handles, as identified by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Candidate Chemical List. 

Authoritative Chemical Lists

California AB 1200 requires reference to specific authoritative lists. The intentionally added chemicals listed above are included on the following authoritative list:

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Candidate Chemical List:

https://dtsc.ca.gov/scp/candidate-chemicals-list/

(Search individual substances directly via the CalSAFER Database)

California Proposition 65 Notice

California Proposition 65 (The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) requires special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm if exposure exceeds safe harbor levels.

Depending on the specific materials and components, certain items may bear the following warning: