· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
greaseproof parchment wrapping paper
Avoid until the brand discloses coating details. PFAS often found in greaseproof coatings.
This grease-resistant parchment does not disclose its coating chemistry. Grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses fluorinated treatments without third-party verification.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
cellulose coating (unspecified chemistry)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What greaseproof parchment wrapping paper is made of, ingredients and materials
The brand' greaseproof parchment is cellulose paper with an unspecified grease-resistant coating. The coating chemistry is the critical unknown, greaseproof papers typically use either PFAS-based Teflon-family coating (legacy) or newer alternatives like silicone, wax blends, or bio-based polymers. Aplin has not publicly disclosed which method they employ, making full safety assessment impossible. Cellulose itself is food-safe, but the coating is where hazards concentrate.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Greaseproof coatings historically relied on PFAS (C8, C6, or newer variants). Aplin's refusal to disclose coating type strongly suggests either PFAS use or deliberate opacity. PFAS migrate into fatty foods and accumulate in the body; even modern 'short-chain' PFAS persist in soil and water.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating leaching under heat/fat
Unknown coating chemistry means unknown leaching behavior. Fatty foods, microwave heat, and direct contact accelerate migration of any polymer additives (plasticizers, slip agents) into food. Risk is mild at room temperature but increases sharply above 60°C.
Microplastics
As synthetic coatings age, they can shed particles. If Aplin uses polyester, silicone, or other synthetic polymers, breakdown over months may release microparticles into food, especially if paper is creased or abraded.
Source, EPA ↗Lack of regulatory certification
No evidence products carry FDA Food Contact Material compliance statements or EU Regulation 10/2011 declarations. This absence is itself a safety signal in regulated markets and suggests lower vetting of coating safety.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No public recalls or test data for Aplin greaseproof paper specifically. Pigments used in grease-resistant coatings are occasionally contaminated with arsenic or lead, but this is rare in modern UK/EU manufacture. Unlikely unless product is exceptionally old stock.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand is a UK-based paper manufacturer with no publicly available safety data sheets or PFAS transparency statements on their greaseproof parchment products. No certifications (FDA, EU Food Contact Material compliance, or third-party testing) are documented for this specific item. The brand's silence on coating chemistry is a red flag in an industry where PFAS disclosure has become standard practice among safety-conscious competitors.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof parchment papers vary widely in coating safety. Brands like If You Care and some Seventh Generation products explicitly state PFAS-free formulations; many European manufacturers comply with EU REACH restrictions. Aplin's lack of transparency places it in the lower half of the disclosure spectrum. Uncoated parchment or wax-lined papers (beeswax, plant-based) have lower concern regarding PFAS if coating composition is non-negotiable for your use.
If you buy it
Reserve use for brief, cool-to-warm contact (wrapping cheese, baked goods after cooling, dried goods). Avoid microwave heating, direct flame, and prolonged contact with fatty foods at elevated temperatures, as these conditions can mobilize coating leachables. Replace rolls every 6-12 months regardless of appearance; coatings degrade and become more likely to migrate into food. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to slow degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to greaseproof parchment wrapping paper?
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
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