Tag: Kitchenware safety

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food-grade silicone is generally deemed safe for cooking and everyday use, having been approved for food contact applications since 1979. But this widely used polymer still sparks public concern, with many asking, "Does silicone release toxins when heated?"

According to a 2023 study published in the journal *Environmental Science & Technology*, a high percentage of food contact silicone products exhibited hormonal activity when tested in a lab setting. This has fueled a growing public health concern: Is silicone an endocrine disruptor?