Huhtamaki Review, Is Huhtamaki Non-Toxic?
Huhtamaki averages 32 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Huhtamaki products graded as of October 2026, and 2 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Huhtamaki grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Huhtamaki have PFAS, by category
Which Huhtamaki products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Molded fiber (pressed bagasse/wood pulp)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Molded fiber can release small paper fibers under mechanical stress (pressure, tearing, or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- molded fiber (pulp-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microbial growth if stored in damp conditions. Molded fiber is porous and hygroscopic; improper warehouse…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Huhtamaki products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Molded fiber pulp, likely moisture/grease resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microorganism growth (mold, bacteria) on degraded material. Molded fiber is cellulose-based and hygroscopic…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paperboard with unspecified grease/water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Unspecified grease-resistant coatings may contain acrylate polymers, silicones, or other additives that…
- Paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Unspecified fluorinated or fluorine-free grease barrier; manufacturer silence on chemistry combined…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Molded fiber with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The coating type is undisclosed; fluorinated grease-resistant coatings in molded fiber are known to…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Coated paperboard with grease-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorinated water/grease barriers on food packaging are a known PFAS application. Huhtamaki's silence…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paperboard with unspecified food-contact coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Paperboard food containers often use PFAS-containing coatings for grease and moisture resistance.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- double-poly white paper with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Double-poly food cups almost universally employ fluorinated coatings (PFOA, PFOS, or newer analogs) to…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Molded fiber/paperboard with liquid repellent coating (likely fluorochemical)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Molded fiber food containers with 'grease-resistant' coatings typically contain legacy PFAS…
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- Molded fiber/paperboard with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Molded fiber grease coatings commonly use PFAS, but Huhtamaki has not disclosed the specific chemistry.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Unspecified coating on food-contact surface; fluorinated chemicals are the industry standard for this…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Molded fiber/pulp with unknown moisture/grease barrier coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Even if not PFAS, molded fiber barrier coatings are synthetic fluorochemicals that can migrate into…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhat to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Huhtamaki sells
- Plant-based fiber pulp (compostable)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Plant-based fiber (compostable sugarcane bagasse)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bleaching agents and processing residues
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Eco-Products
WorldView Sugarcane Take-Out Containers
- Sugarcane bagasse (post-consumer fiber)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Cellulose fiber degradation and food contact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Eco-Products
Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food
- Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Thermal degradation and chemical release at use temperatures
- Sugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bleaching agents and residual processing chemicals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Huhtamaki and PFAS, common questions
- Does Huhtamaki have PFAS?
- Huhtamaki averages 32 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Huhtamaki products graded as of October 2026, and 2 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Huhtamaki non-toxic?
- Huhtamaki 68005b Hinged Food Container 9"x9"x3" Molded Fiber 1-compt is the highest-graded Huhtamaki product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Huhtamaki products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Huhtamaki products we have scored are Huhtamaki 68005b Hinged Food Container 9"x9"x3" Molded Fiber 1-compt, Huhtamaki 68007 Catering Hinged Clamshell Food Container 9" X 13" X 3", Molded Fiber, 1-compartment, Large, (100/cs), Pr. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Huhtamaki products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Huhtamaki products we have scored are Huhtamaki FOODSERVICE Flat Food Tray, HUHTAMAKI Foodservice 16 OZ White Vented Paper Lid Food Container, Huhtamaki Lunch Tray, 5 Compartment. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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