Aplin Films · Butcher & Deli Paper
greaseproof parchment wrapping paper
Skip until coating chemistry disclosed. Grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS.
Aplin Films makes grease-resistant parchment but does not disclose coating chemistry. Grease-resistant food packaging frequently relies on fluorinated treatments. No third-party verification available.
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
cellulose coating (unspecified chemistry)
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 parchment is cellulose paper with an unspecified grease-resistant coating. The coating chemistry is the critical unknown: greaseproof papers typically use either PFAS-based Teflon-family coating (legacy) or newer alternatives like silicone, wax blends, or bio-based polymers. Aplin has not publicly disclosed which method they employ, making full safety assessment impossible. Cellulose itself is food-safe, but the coating is where hazards concentrate.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films is a UK-based paper manufacturer with no publicly available safety data sheets or PFAS transparency statements on their greaseproof parchment products. No certifications (FDA, EU Food Contact Material compliance, or third-party testing) are documented for this specific item. The brand's silence on coating chemistry is a red flag in an industry where PFAS disclosure has become standard practice among safety-conscious competitors.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof parchment papers vary widely in coating safety. Brands like If You Care and some Seventh Generation products explicitly state PFAS-free formulations; many European manufacturers comply with EU REACH restrictions. Aplin's lack of transparency places it in the lower half of the disclosure spectrum. Uncoated parchment or wax-lined papers (beeswax, plant-based) are safer alternatives if coating composition is non-negotiable for your use.
If you buy it
Reserve use for brief, cool-to-warm contact (wrapping cheese, baked goods after cooling, dried goods). Avoid microwave heating, direct flame, and prolonged contact with fatty foods at elevated temperatures, as these conditions can mobilize coating leachables. Replace rolls every 6-12 months regardless of appearance; coatings degrade and become more likely to migrate into food. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to slow degradation.
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.”
PFAS in grease-resistant coating
Greaseproof coatings historically relied on PFAS (C8, C6, or newer variants). Aplin's refusal to disclose coating type strongly suggests either PFAS use or deliberate opacity. PFAS migrate into fatty foods and accumulate in the body; even modern 'short-chain' PFAS persist in soil and water.
Coating leaching under heat/fat
Unknown coating chemistry means unknown leaching behavior. Fatty foods, microwave heat, and direct contact accelerate migration of any polymer additives (plasticizers, slip agents) into food. Risk is mild at room temperature but increases sharply above 60°C.
Microplastics from coating degradation
As synthetic coatings age, they can shed particles. If Aplin uses polyester, silicone, or other synthetic polymers, breakdown over months may release microparticles into food, especially if paper is creased or abraded.
Lack of regulatory certification
No evidence Aplin Films products carry FDA Food Contact Material compliance statements or EU Regulation 10/2011 declarations. This absence is itself a safety signal in regulated markets and suggests lower vetting of coating safety.
Heavy metals in coating pigments
No public recalls or test data for Aplin greaseproof paper specifically. Pigments used in grease-resistant coatings are occasionally contaminated with arsenic or lead, but this is rare in modern UK/EU manufacture. Unlikely unless product is exceptionally old stock.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Natural bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
grease-proof paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sappi Fine Papers
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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