· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Custom Greaseproof Paper
Avoid without coating transparency; greaseproof typically uses PFAS.
Greaseproof paper needs fluorinated coatings to repel moisture, but this brand won't say what coating they use or if it contains PFAS.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Parchment Baking Paper
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
paper with greaseproof coating, type unspecified
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
Even if Greenline's coating is PFAS-free, alternative coating chemistries (silicone, wax, clay) can leach minor compounds under heat or prolonged fatty food contact. No safety data sheet or migration testing is publicly available for this specific product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
If the greaseproof coating is a polymer or synthetic base, mechanical wear (folding, repeated use, heat) can generate small coating particles. No studies specific to Greenline's coating durability under typical kitchen use are on record.
Source, EPA ↗Unlabeled additives in coating
Greaseproof coatings often contain plasticizers, stabilizers, or slip agents that are not disclosed on retail packaging. Without a full formulation statement or third-party certification, presence and identity of these additives cannot be verified.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Paper manufacturing historically used chlorine bleaching and may involve trace heavy metals. No recalls or testing results for Greenline greaseproof paper specific to lead or cadmium are documented, and modern bleaching standards have largely reduced this risk.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Greaseproof paper is cellulose-based paper treated with a hydrophobic (water and grease resistant) coating. Greenline does not publicly specify which coating chemistry is used on this product. Standard greaseproof coatings historically rely on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to achieve grease resistance, though some manufacturers have begun switching to non-fluorinated alternatives like silicone, wax blends, or clay. Without disclosure, you cannot determine whether this product contains legacy PFAS, newer alternatives, or their relative safety profiles.
The brand's record and disclosure
Greenline does not publicly disclose coating formulation, PFAS content, or certification against PFAS-containing inputs on their website or product labeling available in public sources. No third-party certifications (e.g., Nordic Swan, Blue Angel, or PFOA-free claims) are documented for this product. The brand's silence on this known risk area in greaseproof paper suggests either lack of due diligence or unwillingness to disclose, neither of which supports consumer confidence.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof papers as a category carry inherent PFAS exposure risk because the grease-barrier function traditionally requires fluorinated chemistry. Competing brands such as If You Care (wax-coated, PFAS-free certified) and Footprint (clay-based alternative coatings) explicitly market non-PFAS options. Greenline's lack of transparency puts it below category leaders that disclose their coating chemistry and certifications, making it harder to assess than branded alternatives with stated standards.
If you buy it
Do not use with foods intended for infants, young children, or frequent consumers. Greaseproof paper should not be microwaved or used in contact with hot, fatty foods for extended periods, as heat can accelerate migration of coating components into food. Store in a cool, dry place and replace immediately if the coating shows visible wear, cracking, or darkening. If avoiding PFAS is a priority, source a greaseproof paper brand that explicitly certifies PFAS-free coating or use untreated parchment or cloth alternatives.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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