EcoQuality · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
EcoQuality Butcher Steak Paper
Contact Georgia-Pacific for clear coating details first.
Butcher paper typically uses wet-strength or grease-resistant coatings with fluorine to repel fats. Georgia-Pacific makes no public statement about PFAS in this product.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
Paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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
Fluorinated coatings have been standard in grease-resistant food paper for decades. Georgia-Pacific's silence on this product's coating chemistry suggests PFAS may be present but unconfirmed. Even low-level migration during cold storage is theoretically possible with older formulations.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and off-gassing
If coating contains volatile synthetic components, exposure to heat, acidic foods (meat), or prolonged storage could trigger leaching or odor emission. No specific testing data for this product is public, but risk increases if product is exposed to temperatures above 50C.
Microparticle shedding from worn coating
Repeated handling or friction between meat and paper surface could cause fine coating particles to detach and contact food. This is a general risk for coated food papers; severity depends on coating durability and formulation, neither of which is disclosed here.
Migration of coating additives during cold storage
Grease and acidic meat juices can act as solvents for coating plasticizers or other chemicals, particularly over days of storage. The risk is modest for short-term use but cumulative for frequent, prolonged contact without brand transparency.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues or chlorine in paper substrate
Kraft paper is typically bleached with chlorine dioxide or other agents during manufacture. Residual chlorinated compounds are generally below regulatory limits but are a known minor concern in food-contact paper. No specific alerts for EcoQuality exist.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
EcoQuality Butcher Steak Paper is kraft paper treated with a grease-resistant coating to prevent meat juices from soaking through during storage and transport. The coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed by Georgia-Pacific, which is the core safety issue. Grease-resistant food-contact paper typically uses fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or silicone-based alternatives; without transparency, the presence and type cannot be ruled out. The paper substrate itself has no hazard of this kind on record, but the coating is the variable that determines whether this product poses leaching or off-gassing risks.
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of coatings used in EcoQuality butcher paper, despite growing industry scrutiny of PFAS in food-contact materials. The company has made general commitments to phasing out PFAS in some product lines but has not applied this standard uniformly to all food-packaging products. No recalls or safety notices for this specific product are on record. The silence on coating composition is a red flag that justifies treating this product as a risk until clearer information becomes available.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper alternatives range from uncoated kraft (absorbs grease, unsuitable for wet meat) to silicone-coated or certified PFAS-free options marketed by competitors like Katazai or specialty brands that transparently list their coating type. EcoQuality occupies the middle market with a low price point but zero transparency, making direct safety comparison impossible. If the coating is indeed PFAS-based, it would be worse than disclosed-PFAS products (which allow informed choice) and better only than products with confirmed problematic additives.
If you buy it
Use for cold storage and dry contact only; do not expose to heat, microwave, or oven, as this may accelerate coating degradation or off-gassing. Store wrapped meat in refrigeration and replace paper every 2-3 days to minimize prolonged contact between coating and food. Do not compost or burn; discard in regular waste to avoid leaching coated paper residues into compost or air. If you require butcher paper regularly, contact Georgia-Pacific directly to request coating disclosure, or switch to a brand with transparent PFAS-free or silicone-based certification.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- EcoQuality has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Mold or microbial growth
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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Limited concern
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