· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Gfp Kraft Backing Paper, #30 Brown - 30" X 450'
Skip because grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
Georgia-Pacific kraft backing paper with grease resistance probably uses PFAS-based oil and water repellents. No brand disclosure or independent verification exists.
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Material
Kraft 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
Grease-resistant food-contact papers historically rely on fluorinated coatings; Georgia-Pacific has not disclosed the chemistry of this product's coating, making PFAS presence likely but unconfirmed for this specific SKU.
Source, ATSDR ↗Migration into fatty or hot foods
Any coating on kraft paper can migrate into oils, fats, and through heat. Without coating chemistry disclosed, risk magnitude cannot be assessed, but it is the primary exposure route for food-contact papers.
Mold and bacterial growth if stored damp
Kraft paper is cellulose-based and hygroscopic. Poor storage conditions (humidity, warm rooms) can promote mold colonization before use, particularly in food service environments.
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Over time or with mechanical stress (crumpling, tearing), coatings can flake or shed into food. This risk is typical for paper coatings and increases if the roll is stored in harsh conditions or used beyond shelf life.
Lack of chemical transparency
Georgia-Pacific does not publicly disclose food-contact coating formulations, preventing independent hazard assessment. This practice is widespread in the deli paper industry but limits consumer informed choice.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is kraft paper, a brown pulp product, treated with a grease-resistant coating to prevent oil and moisture penetration during food contact. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Georgia-Pacific. Grease-resistant food-contact papers in this category historically use fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or older non-fluorinated waxes; the specific chemistry here is unknown to consumers. This matters because kraft paper is short-term single-use food contact, but repeated low-level migration from coatings into fatty foods (deli meats, cheese, baked goods) is a documented exposure route.
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific, a Koch Industries subsidiary, has not publicly disclosed the grease-resistant coating chemistry in this product or committed to PFAS-free formulations in food-contact papers. The company has faced criticism for opacity on PFAS use in tissue and packaging lines but has not issued recalls or reformulation statements for deli papers. No third-party certifications (FDA, NSF, or green standards) are listed for this specific SKU on standard product databases. Absence of disclosure on a known PFAS-risk category reflects industry-wide opacity rather than transparency.
How it compares in its category
Georgia-Pacific's #30 kraft is a commodity-grade deli paper priced competitively but without differentiation on PFAS-free or low-chemical claims. Competing products from Butcher & Packer and some food service distributors explicitly advertise PFAS-free or wax-only coatings; others offer uncoated kraft for lower-risk applications. FDA-regulated manufacturers marketing specifically as PFAS-free (e.g., certain silicone or non-fluoro polymer coatings) command modest price premiums. This product sits in the 'silent majority' of food packaging where chemical composition remains trade secret.
If you buy it
Do not use with hot or fatty foods (grilled meats, buttered items, cheese); migration increases with heat and lipid contact. Store rolls in cool, dry conditions to prevent mold or coating degradation. If you do use it, limit to brief contact times (under 2 hours) and avoid wrapping items that will be reheated. Replace rolls if coating shows tackiness, discoloration, or odor. Consider uncoated kraft or PFAS-free labeled alternatives for regular use, especially if serving vulnerable populations (young children, pregnant individuals).
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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.
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