· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof
Avoid. Oil-proof coating type not disclosed, likely contains PFAS.
This butcher paper uses unspecified oil-proof coating to resist grease. Oil-proofing typically relies on PFAS without transparency on formulation or testing.
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
kraft paper with oil-proof coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof is made of, ingredients and materials
Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with an applied oil-resistant coating. The specific chemistry of this coating is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Oil-proof coatings on food-contact paper are typically either silicone-based, wax-based, or fluorochemical (PFAS-based); fluorochemical coatings are the most durable and common in commercial butcher applications, but carry documented PFAS contamination risks to food and environment.
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
Oil-proof butcher papers almost universally use PFAS-based coatings for durability. The brand has not disclosed coating type; absence of PFAS-free certification is a strong indicator PFAS is present. Graded separately by PFAS protocol (25/100 safety); this assessment flags the categorical risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Oil-proof coatings can flake or delaminate with age, temperature stress, or lipid contact. No durability data published for this product; risk of coating particles in food is unquantified but plausible in commercial kitchen use.
Migration of coating additives into fatty food
Oil and fat are solvents for polymer coatings. Phthalates, plasticizers, or residual monomers used in coating formulation may leach into high-fat meats or cured products over time. No migration testing data available for this specific product.
Lack of regulatory transparency
FDA food-contact substance (FCS) status of this coating is not disclosed. EU Regulation 10/2011 (plastic migration) and food-contact paper regulations do not explicitly govern all fluorine-coated papers, creating a compliance grey zone for consumer safety assurance.
What’s reassuring
Bleach and optical brightener residues in kraft substrate
Kraft paper is typically unbleached or lightly bleached; optical brighteners (fluorescent whitening agents) are occasionally used in food-grade papers. No specific contamination reported for products, but baseline kraft supply-chain oversight is limited for small brands.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand has not issued public statements on the chemical composition of their oil-proof coatings or PFAS presence. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact compliance details, EU food-contact directives) are readily available for this specific product. The lack of transparency on coating chemistry is a significant red flag for a food-contact product intended for direct food wrapping.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers with oil-proof claims contain either legacy PFAS or newer fluorine-based alternatives (gen-X, PFOA replacements) that still pose bioaccumulation concerns. Certified alternatives (e.g., some wax-coated or silicone-coated papers) do exist but command higher cost and narrower availability. Uncoated kraft or wax-only papers eliminate the coating-chemistry risk entirely but sacrifice oil barrier performance.
If you buy it
Do not use for prolonged food contact (wrapping fatty meats for days) without additional barriers; oil-proof coatings degrade under sustained lipid exposure. Avoid heating or microwaving; coating stability under temperature stress is unknown. Discard if coating shows visible wear, peeling, or delamination. Store in cool, dry conditions to minimize coating breakdown. Consider single-use only; reuse risks cumulative coating shedding into food.
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 Custom Butcher Paper Oil Proof?
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