Product check · Australia
Le Creuset cast iron skillet: what it is made of
Well made and long guaranteed. What Le Creuset does not publish is what the black enamel is made of.
The Signature skillet scores 55/100. Your food touches black interior enamel on cast iron. Le Creuset does not publish the enamel composition or lead and cadmium testing. Made in France, no seasoning needed.
It is a disclosure score out of 100, not a safety rating. We do not lab-test; we score what the maker publishes. How we score.
The score, and why
Coated, or plastic in contact. Enamel with no published recipe.
- 34/60 What touches your food. Black interior enamel, “specially formulated for higher surface temperatures”. Composition not disclosed.
- 21/25 Lids, seals, handles, outside. One piece of enamelled cast iron, handle included. No plastic parts.
- 0/15 Backed up. No materials claim to check. Le Creuset’s California disclosure points to a third-party catalogue.
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What touches your food
- Cooking surface. Black satin enamel. Composition not published.
- Body and handle. Cast iron, enamelled inside and out. Made in France.
- Heat. Le Creuset Australia: −23°C to 350°C, all hobs including induction, dishwasher safe.
Where enamel has chipped you are cooking on bare iron. Le Creuset Australia gives a lifetime warranty to the original owner. Enamel cast iron, explained.
Price and where to buy in Australia
| Seller | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Le Creuset Australia | 26 cm | A$400.00 |
Prices as of 24 October 2026, in Australian dollars, checked on the seller’s own page. Prices change; we earn nothing from these links.
Alternatives
Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet 26cmBare cast iron, made in the USA. Sold in Australia.78/100See the full entry →
Smithey Ironware No. 12 SkilletPolished bare cast iron. Scores highest of the skillets.83/100See the full entry →
Questions people ask
Is the Le Creuset skillet safe?
It is enamelled cast iron with no PTFE. Le Creuset does not publish what is in the enamel or any lead or cadmium testing, so we score it 55/100 on disclosure. We do not lab-test.
Does Le Creuset contain lead?
Le Creuset does not publish lead or cadmium test results for this skillet that we could find. We cannot say either way.
Do you need to season a Le Creuset skillet?
No. The interior is enamel, not bare iron, so it does not need seasoning.
Can a Le Creuset skillet go in the dishwasher?
Le Creuset Australia lists it as dishwasher safe and rated from −23°C to 350°C.
How much is a Le Creuset skillet in Australia?
A$400.00 for the 26 cm on Le Creuset’s Australian site, as of 24 October 2026.
Related
Sources
- Le Creuset Australia, cast iron round skillet. www.lecreuset.com.au
- Le Creuset US, Signature skillet. www.lecreuset.com
- Le Creuset California AB 1200 disclosure. www.lecreuset.com
- MessyPig materials rubric. MessyPig materials rubric
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