· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Greaseproof Sandwich Paper
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Paper coated for water and grease resistance, but the coating composition stays secret. Sappi won't disclose if this coating contains PFAS or similar fluorinated compounds.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Paper with water/grease-resistant coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Greaseproof Sandwich Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
The brand' greaseproof sandwich paper is paper with an applied water and grease-resistant coating, but the specific chemical composition of that coating is not publicly disclosed on product packaging or typical retailers. Grease-resistant food-contact coatings historically rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or wax-based formulations, each with different safety profiles. Without transparency on whether this product uses PFAS-free alternatives (such as clay, wax, or other barrier systems), the coating's safety cannot be independently verified. This opacity is the primary concern for food-contact applications.
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
Fluorinated compounds (PFOA, PFOS, or newer PFAS replacements) are standard in many commercial greaseproof coatings to achieve water and grease resistance. Sappi has not disclosed whether this product contains PFAS or uses PFAS-free alternatives. Migration into food, especially fatty or acidic items, is a documented pathway for PFAS exposure in food-contact applications.
Source, ATSDR ↗Unidentified coating migration into food
Because the coating chemistry is proprietary and undisclosed, potential leachables cannot be ruled out. Heating or prolonged contact with acidic foods (vinegar, citrus-based dressings) can accelerate migration of coating components into food.
Microparticle shedding from coating degradation
Paper coatings can flake or shed microscopically during handling, folding, or when exposed to moisture and oils. If the coating is synthetic polymer-based, shed particles could be ingested with food, though the health significance of trace amounts is unclear.
Thermal degradation fumes if heated
Most grease-resistant coatings are not designed for oven or high-heat use. If accidentally exposed to heat, synthetic coatings may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or decomposition byproducts. PFAS coatings pose particular concern under thermal stress.
What’s reassuring
Pulp sourcing and bleaching residues
Sappi is not known to have residual chlorine, dioxin, or heavy-metal contamination issues in published food-safety assessments. However, the pulp base itself is not certified organic or unbleached, so trace bleaching agent residues are theoretically possible, though regulatory limits would apply.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand is a major international pulp and paper manufacturer but does not publicly maintain a dedicated food-safety or PFAS transparency statement specific to this product line. No certifications (such as GOTS, FDA formal approval, or PFAS-free claims) are widely advertised for their greaseproof sandwich paper. The brand has not issued recalls or public advisories regarding this product category. However, the absence of disclosure about coating chemistry is itself a red flag in an industry where PFAS-free alternatives are increasingly available and marketed.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof food-wrapping papers vary widely in coating technology. Some brands (e.g., If You Care, Kirkland organic lines) explicitly state PFAS-free or wax-only coatings; others remain silent. Sappi's lack of disclosure places it in a middle-risk category alongside many conventional products. Uncoated parchment paper or products with certifications claiming no PFAS-based coatings represent lower concern if your priority is avoiding synthetic chemical coatings entirely.
If you buy it
Use this product for room-temperature or cool food wrapping only; do not heat it in an oven, microwave, or direct contact with warm/hot foods, as unknown coatings may leach into food or release fumes under temperature stress. Replace after each use; do not reuse across multiple meals. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils and acidic foods (which can degrade coatings prematurely). If the paper feels sticky, discolored, or has odor, discard the package.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- 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.
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