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Signature Select Parchment Paper
Parchment paper coating formulas often use PFAS; brand disclosure absent.
Parchment paper typically has grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS. Glad provides no public disclosure about PFAS or safer alternatives. Safer options exist with transparent labeling.
The safe swap
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Good.
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Material
Bleached paper with non-stick/grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Coating degradation and heat-induced decomposition
Use above manufacturer temperature recommendations or with direct flame may degrade the non-stick coating and potentially generate fumes. No incidents are documented for this brand, but parchment paper is not designed for broiler or open-flame exposure.
Microplastics
Worn or degraded coating may shed particles into food, particularly with acidic or fatty foods that interact with the surface. This is a general parchment category risk, not specific to Signature Select, and occurs only if product is used past its integrity threshold.
Source: EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Bleaching residues
Bleached paper parchment is standard food-contact material; no credible evidence of residual bleach agents transferring to food at normal use temperatures. Trace chlorine compounds from industrial bleaching are not reportable hazards in finished paper.
Adhesive or ink from packaging contamination
The product packaging itself (roll tube, box printing) does not contact food directly. No recalls or warnings exist for ink or adhesive migration from Glad parchment packaging.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Signature Select parchment paper is bleached paper substrate coated with a non-stick, grease-resistant layer to prevent food adhesion and oil penetration. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Glad, which is standard industry practice but problematic because most parchment coatings rely on PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals") to achieve heat and grease resistance at the temperatures this product is marketed for. Bleaching itself is not a consumer safety concern at finished-product stage, but the unknown coating chemistry is the primary uncertainty.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of its parchment coating, nor has it issued commitments to PFAS-free formulations or third-party certifications (such as certification from environmental/non-profit bodies that track PFAS phase-out). No recalls or formal safety warnings are on record for this specific SKU. The brand's silence on coating materials is common across major parchment manufacturers but represents a compliance-minimal stance rather than transparency leadership.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional parchment papers use PFAS-based coatings, making Signature Select typical rather than exceptional in this regard. Some competitors market PFAS-free or plant-derived coatings (e.g., Kirkland, If You Care), though these are less common and often pricier. Unbleached parchment exists but performs differently at high heat and offers no advantage if PFAS replacement coatings are used. Silicone-based alternatives (baking mats, glass) avoid the coating question entirely but differ in use cases.
If you buy it
Use at oven temperatures up to the stated package limit (typically 420-450F); do not exceed this, as degradation of any coating accelerates beyond design range. Avoid direct flame or broiler use. Replace rolls if visible coating wear, browning, or odor develops, as these suggest breakdown. For frequent high-heat baking, consider rotating to silicone mats or glass bakeware to reduce cumulative PFAS exposure over time, especially if household uses multiple PFAS-source products (non-stick cookware, water-resistant textiles, etc.).
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.
Safer alternatives in Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
bleached paper with silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Heat-induced breakdown of paper fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern. PFAS-free claim backed by MADE SAFE cert.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Zulay Kitchen 200 Pcs Unbleached Non-Stick Baking Parchment Paper Sheets for Oven
unbleached cellulose paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation at high heat
Limited concern
Migration of coating additives into fatty foods
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during handling or cooking
Limited concern
Lower concern. Unbleached parchment with silicone coating; PFAS risk lower than conventional brands.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Parchment Paper Roll
wood pulp with silicone-based coating
Silicone coating degradation under high heat
Limited concern
Ink or printing chemical migration
Limited concern
Lower concern. Seventh Generation's PFAS-free claim is credible but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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