Aplin Films · Butcher & Deli Paper
Greaseproof Paper Wrap for Restaurants
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or gets third-party verification.
Greaseproof paper coatings often use PFAS-based treatments to repel grease and moisture. Aplin Films makes no public disclosure of their coating composition or PFAS-free status, leaving composition unclear.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
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Material
Paper with grease-resistant coating, likely silicone or Teflon-family coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Aplin Films greaseproof paper is paper substrate with a grease-resistant coating, almost certainly a Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating-class) or silicone-based resin applied to block oil and moisture penetration. The coating is the critical component: Teflon-family coating coatings can release perfluorinated compounds (covered under PFAS grading separately) under heat or mechanical wear, while silicone alternatives carry minimal known food-safety risk but are less common in commercial foodservice grades. Aplin has not publicly disclosed coating type or PFAS content, which is a transparency gap for a food-contact material.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films is a UK-based specialty paper manufacturer with long history in foodservice packaging, but maintains minimal public disclosure on coating chemistry, fluorine content, or third-party testing for food-contact safety. No major recalls or regulatory actions are on record for this product line. The brand does not publicly commit to PFAS-free formulations or offer certifications such as FDA FCN (Food Contact Notification) approval or EUROFIC documentation that would clarify coating identity. Silent stance on composition is a weakness given regulatory and consumer scrutiny of greaseproof paper PFAS content.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof paper is inherently a higher-risk category for PFAS because Teflon-family coating coatings (which contain or shed PFOA/PFOS precursors) are the industry standard for heat and grease resistance. Alternatives like wax-coated or clay-coated papers exist but offer lower performance in high-moisture or high-heat settings. Silicone-coated greaseproof papers are available from some suppliers but cost more and are less common in budget-tier restaurant supply. Aplin's lack of differentiation or certification places it in the middle-of-the-road risk tier for this category.
If you buy it
Limit use to cold or warm (below 60 degrees C / 140 degrees F) food contact; do not use for wrapping hot foods straight from fryers or ovens unless manufacturer confirms Teflon-family coating stability at that temperature. Do not microwave with this paper or expose to prolonged oven heat. Replace rolls if coating shows visible wear, cracking, or discoloration. Request a Safety Data Sheet or coating composition letter from Aplin before large orders; brand transparency on this point will inform your risk tolerance.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating-class) thermal degradation and PFAS release
If coating is Teflon-family coating-based (likely but unconfirmed), heat above 60 degrees C may accelerate release of PFOA/PFOS precursors or volatilization of coating particles. Greaseproof papers in this chemistry class are flagged in peer literature for PFAS migration into fatty foods.
Coating migration into fatty or acidic foods
Grease-resistant coatings can leach oligomers or unreacted monomers into high-fat foods (oils, butter, meat). Acidic foods (citrus, vinegar-based sauces) may accelerate migration. No specific Aplin product migration data is publicly available.
Lack of regulatory certification or third-party testing transparency
Aplin does not publicly list FDA FCN approvals or European Commission food-contact compliance documentation for this product. Absence of visible certifications suggests either generic registration or deliberate non-disclosure of coating type.
Mechanical wear and particle shedding
Repeated crumpling, folding, or friction during use can degrade coating integrity and release coating fragments or powder into food. Risk is higher with Teflon-family coating coatings, which are brittle.
BPA or phenolic resin in adhesives or sizing
Paper-coating adhesives may contain phenolic or epoxy resins; Aplin has not disclosed adhesive chemistry. Risk is low for food-contact papers but unconfirmed for this brand.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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