· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Grease Resistant Paper
Avoid until the brand confirms its coating and PFAS status.
Grease-resistant food paper normally uses fluorochemical coatings to block oil. The brand gives you no details about what's on this paper or any testing.
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 unspecified grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Grease Resistant Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
Grease Resistant Paper is cellulose paper substrate treated with an unspecified grease-resistant coating. The coating composition is not publicly disclosed by the brand, which is the primary concern, grease-resistant food contact papers are typically coated with fluorochemicals (PFAS), silicones, or wax-based systems. Without ingredient transparency, end users cannot assess migration risk or environmental persistence of the coating into food or during disposal.
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
PFAS grade 25/100 indicates likely fluorochemical presence in the unspecified coating. Grease-resistant papers conventionally rely on PFAS for performance; The brand's silence on alternatives suggests fluorine chemistry may be present and could migrate into fatty foods.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating leaching to food (unidentified polymer/chemical)
Without disclosed coating identity, migration potential cannot be assessed. Heat, acidity, and fatty foods are known to promote leaching from food-contact coatings; risk level depends on unknown coating composition and durability.
Ink or dyes on printed areas
If the paper includes printed branding or labeling, inks may migrate if they contact food or high moisture. No ink safety data is publicly available for this product.
Degradation and particulate shedding over time
Unspecified coatings may degrade unevenly under storage stress or repeated creasing, potentially shedding microparticles into food contact zones; risk cannot be quantified without coating durability data.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-specific warnings or recalls are on record for butcher paper. Standard food-grade papers are typically formaldehyde-free in their base stock, though this is not confirmed for this brand without direct disclosure.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand has not published ingredient disclosures, PFAS testing results, or certifications (such as FDA compliance documentation or third-party safety audits) in publicly available sources. The brand's silence on coating chemistry is inconsistent with competitors who voluntarily disclose PFAS-free or fluorine-free formulations. No established safety recalls or controversies are on record for this specific product, but lack of disclosure is itself a red flag in the grease-resistant paper category.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial grease-resistant deli and butcher papers fall into three types, PFAS-coated (higher grease resistance but persistent); silicone or polyethylene-coated (lower PFAS risk but less resistant); and wax-lined (traditional, compostable but lower wet-grease performance). The brand does not distinguish which formulation it uses, making direct comparison impossible. Brands that explicitly market PFAS-free alternatives (e.g., some produce-specific or certified compostable papers) provide clearer risk assessment.
If you buy it
Do not use with hot or oily foods (above 40-50 degrees C) unless you confirm the coating's heat stability with the manufacturer first. Keep paper away from direct contact with acidic foods (vinegar, citrus) which may degrade unknown coatings and promote leaching. Store in cool, dry conditions and replace rolls after 12-18 months, as paper degrades and coatings may become unstable. Before purchase, contact directly requesting a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and PFAS test results; if unavailable, consider alternative brands with published certifications.
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 Grease Resistant Paper?
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