OEM Manufacturing
OEM Cookware for the USA Market: Compliance & Playbook
The US is the world’s biggest cookware market - and its compliance bar is specific. Here is the playbook.
FDA food-contact
Cooking surfaces must comply with FDA food-contact regulations (21 CFR). Stainless 304 is inherently compliant - document it with material declarations and test reports.
California Prop 65
Warnings required for listed chemicals above thresholds. Stainless cookware is generally fine, but verify handles, coatings and packaging inks - Prop 65 lawsuits are a cottage industry.
Labelling
Country of origin marking ("Made in India") is mandatory. Care/use instructions and capacity markings round out the requirements.
Market playbook
- Price in sets - Americans buy sets
- Oven-safe to 500°F is a key listing bullet
- Dishwasher-safe matters more than in any other market
Frequently asked questions
What compliance does cookware need for the USA?
FDA food-contact compliance, Prop 65 verification, and country-of-origin marking at minimum.
Have a cookware project in mind?
We manufacture triply cookware and supply tri-ply circles for OEM, private label and distribution. Tell us your specs - we reply with a quote.