Non-Toxic Butcher Paper, ranked by PFAS grade

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Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.

  • polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Avocado Vegan Mattress

Avocado

Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

What we found
158 of the 202 butcher paper products PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 78.2% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 44 that pass. The highest graded is Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish at 95 out of 100.

The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.

Is butcher paper safe?

44 of the 202 butcher paper products we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 158 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.

Best graded butcher paper here

  1. 1Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish 95 out of 100
  2. 2If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets 90 out of 100
  3. 3If You Care Parchment Baking Paper 90 out of 100
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Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper, ranked.

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Avoid20Bad
Reynolds Parchment Paper Non-Stick 50 Sq Ft

Reynolds

Parchment Paper Non-Stick 50 Sq Ft

20/100 safety

Non-stick parchment paper with unclear PFAS risk and no disclosure.

Better90Excellent
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets

If You Care

Parchment Baking Sheets

90/100 safety

Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.

Best pick95Excellent
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish

IDL Packaging

White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish

95/100 safety

Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.

Why Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper wins, and what it beats

Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 75 points between the top and the bottom of this grease-resistant butcher & deli paper ranking come from.

The winner

Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95Excellent
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish

Made of unbleached natural kraft paper.

  • +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
  • -10Brand-stated PFAS-free. The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
  • -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.

5risk points in total, which is a grade of 95

What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from. See the full breakdown.

What it beats, and why

If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
90Excellent5 points behind the winner
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating.

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +25Category baseline
  • -10Brand-stated PFAS-free
  • -40No PFAS found in lab test. No PFAS detected in independent testing.

10risk points, a grade of 90

Stock Your Home 12 x 12 Grease Proof Deli Wrapper Pre Cut Natural Wax Paper Sheets
50Good45 points behind the winner
Stock Your Home 12 x 12 Grease Proof Deli Wrapper Pre Cut Natural Wax Paper Sheets

What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Natural wax paper with grease-resistant treatment.

  • +25Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure
  • +10Disclosed non-fluorinated coating. Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil).

50risk points, a grade of 50

Reynolds Kitchens Air Fryer Liners
20Bad75 points behind the winner
Reynolds Kitchens Air Fryer Liners

What puts it behind. Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed, +40 points. Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Parchment paper or silicone coating, unspecified.

  • +40Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
  • +25Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.

80risk points, a grade of 20

No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.

Which grease-resistant butcher & deli paper is PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first

  • unbleached natural kraft paper
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Mold or microbial growth
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets

If You Care

Parchment Baking Sheets

90ExcellentPFAS grade
  • unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Silicone coating degradation under heat stress

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

If You Care Parchment Baking Paper

If You Care

Parchment Baking Paper

90ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Silicone-coated parchment paper
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Silicone coating degradation at high heat
Pacon Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll

Pacon

Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll

70GoodPFAS grade
  • kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mold or microbial growth
  • unbleached kraft paper, no disclosed coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mold or bacterial growth on stored rolls

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Georgia-Pacific KP640 Kraft Paper, 40#

Georgia-Pacific

KP640 Kraft Paper, 40#

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Uncoated kraft paper, 40 lb weight
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mold and microbial growth during storage
The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll

The Boxery

Brown Kraft Paper Roll

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Unbleached kraft paper, cellulose-based
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Residual pulping chemicals (sizing agents, water repellents)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Kraft paper, unbleached or minimally processed cellulose
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mineral oil or paraffin coatings

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Virgin and recycled paper, no reported coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Ink residue from recycled content

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil

Member's Mark

Heavy Duty Food Service Foil

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Aluminum foil
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum leaching from acidic foods
  • Water-activated kraft paper with adhesive
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Starch/dextrin adhesive degradation and mold formation

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Seventh Generation Natural 100% Unbleached Recycled Paper

Seventh Generation

Natural 100% Unbleached Recycled Paper

70GoodPFAS grade
  • unbleached recycled paper, no waterproofing treatment specified
  • Ink and contaminant residues from recycled fiber

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mold or microbial growth if stored improperly

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Recycled-content contaminants

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Pospaper 1,000' 40# Butcher Paper Roll

Pospaper

1,000' 40# Butcher Paper Roll

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Bleached kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bleaching residues (chlorine compounds, dioxins)

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Bleached kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mold and microbial growth if stored improperly

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • bleached kraft paper, no stated coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wet strength chemical additives (starch, alum, or synthetic binders)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Ink residue (recycled kraft)

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Natural Kraft Paper Roll

Natural Kraft Paper Roll

70GoodPFAS grade
  • kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Ink and printing residues (if printed)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Kraft Paper Roll

Kraft Paper Roll

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial or mold growth on paper surface

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Kraft paper, uncoated
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bleach residues and chlorine compounds

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • 100% recycled paper fiber
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Ink or printing chemical transfer from recycled feedstock

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Marcal 250HC Kitchen Roll Towels

Marcal

250HC Kitchen Roll Towels

70GoodPFAS grade
  • virgin paper fibers, no stated coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastic generation

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Marcal Pro 100% Recycled Paper Towels

Marcal

Pro 100% Recycled Paper Towels

70GoodPFAS grade
  • 100% recycled paper fiber
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Residual contamination from recycled feedstock

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Which grease-resistant butcher & deli paper contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

  • Natural wax paper with grease-resistant treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax migration at elevated temperatures

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • dry wax coating (paraffin or plant-based wax)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax migration (paraffin residue on food)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Waxed Butcher Paper

Waxed Butcher Paper

50GoodPFAS grade
  • kraft paper with wax coating (mineral oil-based)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mineral oil migration under heat

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Natural Value Waxed Paper 6-pack

Natural Value

Waxed Paper 6-pack

50GoodPFAS grade
  • Paper with wax coating (mineral-based)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mineral wax leaching under heat

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Natural Value Waxed Paper Bags 6-pack

Natural Value

Waxed Paper Bags 6-pack

50GoodPFAS grade
  • paper with wax coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax leaching (composition unknown)

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper Wrap 12 X 12

Paper Mart

Check Dry Wax Paper Wrap 12 X 12

50GoodPFAS grade
  • paper with wax coating (paraffin/soy blend typical)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax coating leaching (paraffin or soy blend)
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  • natural wax coating on paper
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax coating degradation and leaching at high heat

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Home Collection 50-Pack 12" Natural Wax Paper Sheets

Home Collection

50-Pack 12" Natural Wax Paper Sheets

50GoodPFAS grade
  • Wax-coated paper (natural wax)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax coating degradation and paper-food migration

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • natural wax coating on paper
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Unspecified wax additives and processing residues

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Natural Value Waxed Paper

Natural Value

Waxed Paper

50GoodPFAS grade
  • paper with wax coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax coating composition and purity

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • paper with grease-resistant coating
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Coating composition (unstated chemistry)

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • paper with wax coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax migration and oral ingestion at elevated temperature

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Waxed Kraft 1470' by Paper Mart

Paper Mart

Waxed Kraft 1470' by Paper Mart

50GoodPFAS grade
  • kraft paper with wax coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Wax coating composition (unknown type)

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Dixie Heavyweight Dry Wax Deli Paper

Dixie

Heavyweight Dry Wax Deli Paper

50GoodPFAS grade
  • Paper with wax coating, grease-resistant treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • paper with polyethylene coating, grease-resistant treatment
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Polyethylene coating integrity and food leachables

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Norpro Square Wax Paper

Norpro

Square Wax Paper

50GoodPFAS grade
  • Paper with wax coating (grease-resistant)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Thermal degradation of wax coating

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Expert Grill

Pink Butcher Paper 22 in x 100 ft

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Paper with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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GLAD Parchment Paper Baking Sheet

Glad

Parchment Paper Baking Sheet

25PoorPFAS grade
  • Silicone-coated parchment paper
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Coating degradation and microparticle shedding

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Great Value Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll

Great Value

Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll

25PoorPFAS grade
  • Unbleached paper with silicone coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Silicone coating migration at high heat

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Reynolds Cut-Rite Wax Paper

Reynolds

Cut-Rite Wax Paper

25PoorPFAS grade
  • paper with silicone-based coating
  • Paper substrate contaminants (chlorine, dioxins from bleaching)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • bleached wood pulp with silicone coating
  • Silicone coating migration at high heat

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Kraft paper with adhesive backing, likely acrylic or rubber-based
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Kraft paper contaminants (ink, bleach, recycled fiber impurities)
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  • silicone-coated parchment paper
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Silicone coating degradation / particle shedding

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Butcher Paper Rolls

Butcher Paper Rolls

25PoorPFAS grade
  • Kraft paper with PE coating, grease-resistant treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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