Scanpan
Partly verifiedScanpan isn't doing enough to protect workers: there's no proof workers earn a living wage, and unions and workers' rights are heavily restricted in China. It does have some safeguards, as it makes most products in its own factories.
Last researched 8 October 2026
Not doing enough. Workers in the supply chain are likely underpaid, unprotected or in danger, and in the worst cases face forced or child labour. Look for a better-graded alternative. What this grade means
Good: 3 of 5
- Pays a living wage
- Respects worker rights
- Full supply chain audit, or made only in countries with rigorous labour standards
- No child or forced labour findings
- Publishes where its products are made (supplier list, named farms or its own factories)
Great: 0 of 3
- Pays beyond a living wage
- Finds and fixes problems, or invests directly in workers' communities
- Actively empowers workers
Needs all Good requirements plus two of these.
Red flags: 1
- Hidden or unaudited supply chain (no certification or documentation, or major production in countries with poor worker rights without independent audits)
Where it's made
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark 60% | Strong protections | Close to a living wage | Low |
| China 40% | Systematic violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
Country conditions from the ITUC Global Rights Index, Global Slavery Index and living wage benchmarks. Certifications and audits can raise a company above its countries' baseline.
Why this grade
- Timber, cotton textiles and ceramics carry moderate raw-material risk; illegal logging is linked to forced labour in some regions. (partly offset by certification or direct sourcing)
- Owns or runs its own production
- Uses recycled metals or fibres
SCANPAN's aluminium non-stick ranges (such as Classic, Classic Induction and HaptIQ) are made at its own factory in Ryomgård, Denmark, from 100% recycled aluminium. Its stainless steel ranges (including Impact, STS, Coppernox and AXIS) are listed by Australian retailers and CHOICE as made in China, and the brand does not name these suppliers or publish any supplier code of conduct, audit results or modern slavery statement. The production split is an estimate based on the number of ranges made in each country; the brand's own Australian site describes its products as made in Denmark without mentioning China.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OpenCorporates | Found | SCANPAN A/S is a Danish company in Ryomgård with 107 employees, owned by family holding companies. View ↗ |
| B Corp directory | Unclear | No B Corp certification found. View ↗ |
| Australian Modern Slavery Register | Unclear | No SCANPAN modern slavery statement found; the company is likely below the reporting threshold. View ↗ |
| UK Modern Slavery Statement Registry | Unclear | No SCANPAN modern slavery statement found. View ↗ |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | Unclear | No allegations against SCANPAN found. View ↗ |
Sources (12)
- SCANPAN A/S - companydata.dk (Danish CVR data) · archived copy · Owners JB Rds Holding ApS and Fam. Brund Invest ApS; 107 employees; address Industrivej 49, 8550 Ryomgård, Denmark
- SCANPAN Australia - Sustainability · archived copy · Brand states products are made in Denmark and uses recycled aluminium; no supplier code, audits or labour standards detail
- SCANPAN Australia - 70th Anniversary · archived copy · Ryomgård factory opened in 1976
- SCANPAN Australia homepage · archived copy · Lists non-stick ranges (Classic, Classic Induction, CS+, HAPTIQ, NURA, PRO IQ, etc.) and stainless steel ranges (AXIS, Clad 5, Coppernox, Elektra, Impact, STS)
- Behind the Scenes with Scanpan - Sous Chef · archived copy · Non-stick pans start from certified 100% recycled aluminium ingots from Sweden, Norway and the UK; factory runs on solar power
- Kitchen Warehouse - SCANPAN Classic Non Stick Frypan 28cm · archived copy · Classic made in Denmark from 100% recycled aluminium
- Kitchen Warehouse - Scanpan Classic Induction Frypan 28cm · archived copy · Classic Induction made in Denmark
- Kitchen Warehouse - SCANPAN HaptIQ Frypan 28cm · archived copy · HaptIQ made in Denmark from recycled aluminium and stainless steel
- Kitchen Warehouse - Scanpan STS Stainless Steel Frypan 28cm · archived copy · STS stainless steel range made in China
- Kitchen Warehouse - SCANPAN Coppernox Covered Saucepan 3.5L · archived copy · Coppernox stainless steel range made in China
- CHOICE - Scanpan Impact Covered Saucepan 20cm 3.5L · archived copy · Impact stainless steel range country of origin China
- CHOICE - Scanpan Axis Frypan 26cm · archived copy · AXIS stainless steel range country of origin China
Last researched 8 October 2026 · details still being verified. Grades are opinions based on the evidence listed here. Represent this company and think something is wrong? A right-of-reply form is coming soon.