The Best Non-Toxic Parchment Paper of 2026
We scored 24 parchment paper for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Seventh Generation Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets at 70/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
96% of the 24 parchment paper we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free parchment paper we have scored
- 1
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
bleached paper with silicone coating
PFAS Grade70GoodOverall Grade62Good🫧70Silicone coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
⏳70Heat-induced breakdown of paper fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern. PFAS-free claim backed by MADE SAFE cert.
✓ MADE SAFE⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The parchment paper we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll
cellulose paper with unspecified non-stick/water-resistant coating
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation under heat or chemical stress
Limited concern
Microparticle or powder shedding from worn coating
Limited concern
Unlisted additives or processing residues
Limited concern
Skip until coating ingredients disclosed or verified PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper
bleached paper with non-stick silicone or unknown coating
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Limited concern
Migration of coating compounds at elevated temperature
Limited concern
Lack of third-party testing or certification
Moderate concern
Non-stick parchment coatings often contain PFAS; Walmart provides no disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Natural Value
200 Pcs Unbleached Parchment Sheets Precut Nonstick Paper for Baking Cooking
Unbleached parchment paper with unspecified nonstick coating
Nonstick coating thermal degradation
Limited concern
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
Limited concern
Incomplete ingredient disclosure (indirect safety concern)
Moderate concern
Unbleached parchment nonstick source unclear, contact brand for details.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
What we check on parchment paper
- Heavy metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. FDA
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Cadmium. A toxic heavy metal found in some glazes, pigments, and batteries. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The parchment paper brands that will not say
10 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
, Glad, If You Care, Katom, Kirkland, Natural Value, Reynolds, Schwartz Bros, Seventh Generation, Store Brand (Target).
Common questions about PFAS-free parchment paper
Is parchment paper PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 24 parchment paper we have scored, 96% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 1 that pass. The highest scoring is Seventh Generation Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets at 70 out of 100. The lowest is Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll at 20.
What is the safest parchment paper you have scored?
Seventh Generation Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets, at 70 out of 100, which we band as Good. It is bleached paper with silicone coating.
Which parchment paper should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll at 20, Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper at 20, Natural Value 200 Pcs Unbleached Parchment Sheets Precut Nonstick Paper for Baking Cooking at 20. The problem with the first is that skip until coating ingredients disclosed or verified PFAS-free.
How can you tell if parchment paper contain PFAS?
In this category we check for heavy metals, lead, cadmium. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which parchment paper brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
10 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including , Glad, If You Care, Katom, Kirkland, Natural Value. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test parchment paper?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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