Weber · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Weber Butcher Paper 7008
Skip until coating ingredients are disclosed or tested.
Butcher paper typically has grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS. Parchment Plus provides no public disclosure on coating composition or testing.
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Material
kraft paper with moisture/grease barrier 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
Moisture-barrier coatings in kraft paper often use fluorinated compounds for water and grease resistance. Parchment Plus has not disclosed whether this product uses PFAS or PFAS-free alternatives, making assessment of leaching risk impossible.
Source, ATSDR ↗Unspecified synthetic coating leaching
If the barrier is silicone-based or wax-based, these are generally food-safe, but non-food-grade additives (plasticizers, slip agents) could migrate into fatty or acidic foods at elevated temperatures.
Coating degradation and microparticles
Over time or with moisture exposure, the barrier layer can peel, flake, or degrade, potentially releasing coating fragments into food. This is especially likely if stored in humid conditions.
Insufficient safety certification
No FDA functional barrier claim, NSF certification, or third-party PFAS testing is published for this product. This is not a known hazard but a transparency gap that prevents confident safety assessment.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Weber Butcher Paper 7008 is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a grease and moisture barrier coating. Kraft itself is food-safe and unbleached in this product line. The barrier coating is the critical unknown, it likely contains either silicone-based, wax-based, or fluorinated compounds to repel liquids and fat. Without ingredient disclosure, the exact chemistry cannot be verified, which is why PFAS risk is flagged.
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus has not published detailed ingredient lists or safety certifications (GFSI, FDA clearance statements) for this product. The brand maintains public silence on PFAS use or avoidance, which is a red flag in a category where some competitors now actively test and certify PFAS-free coatings. No major recalls or safety incidents are on record for this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper competes with parchment paper, silicone-coated paper, and plastic wrap. Most kraft butcher papers use either wax or silicone for moisture barriers; some premium brands now disclose fluorine-free coatings. Weber 7008 sits in the mid-market without third-party certification or public PFAS testing, making it harder to evaluate against brands that have committed to disclosure or testing.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature storage and wrapping; avoid prolonged contact with hot or fatty foods held above 160 F, as heat can increase leaching risk from unknown coatings. Replace paper every 1-2 years if stored in humid conditions, as coating degradation or mold growth can occur. Contact Parchment Plus directly to request coating ingredient disclosure and PFAS testing results before committing to bulk purchase.
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
- Weber has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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