Aplin Films · Butcher & Deli Paper
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
Standard butcher paper is typically uncoated kraft or bleached paper with no grease-resistant treatment. No PFAS disclosure available, but material composition suggests lower PFAS risk than coated or treated food packaging.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Natural bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
This is bleached kraft paper with no applied polymer coating, plastic laminate, or chemical treatment disclosed. Kraft paper is made from wood pulp processed via the Kraft process, which removes lignin and other impurities. The bleaching step uses chlorine compounds to achieve the white color, but residual chlorine levels in food-contact paper are regulated. Uncoated kraft has no synthetic barrier layer, so migration of coating chemicals is not a concern here.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films is a UK-based manufacturer with no publicly documented safety violations, recalls, or certifications related to this product line. The company provides no detailed material safety data sheet or third-party testing results on their website. No independent testing or regulatory action against this brand for contaminants in food-contact paper has been identified in public records.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated butcher paper is a category standard and generally safer than plastic-lined or wax-coated alternatives because it introduces no synthetic chemicals or coatings into food contact. This product sits at the simpler end of the spectrum. Freezer paper (plastic-lined) and butcher paper with grease-resistant coatings pose higher hazard profiles due to potential PFAS or plasticizer migration.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature and refrigerated storage as intended; kraft paper withstands normal freezing. Do not use in direct contact with hot food above 50-60 degrees Celsius, as high heat may increase minor ink or bleach residue migration from the surface. Replace rolls if visible mold, discoloration, or odor develops. Keep stored in cool, dry conditions away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent degradation and mold growth.
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.”
Bleach residues and chlorinated byproducts
Food-contact paper bleaching is regulated under FDA and EU standards to ensure residual chlorine and chlorine dioxide are below safe limits. No specific violations or contamination reports for Aplin Films products are on record.
Ink and printing chemical migration
If this roll includes printed text or branding, food-contact inks must comply with regulations, but uncoated paper offers minimal barrier. Avoid prolonged direct contact of printed surfaces with fatty or acidic foods. Product description does not specify whether printing is present on the roll.
Mold and microbial growth if stored wet
Uncoated kraft paper is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture, creating conditions for mold if stored in humid environments. This is a usage and storage issue, not a manufacturing defect.
Paper degradation and fiber shedding
Food-grade kraft paper does not shed microplastics because it is not a plastic. Mechanical fiber shedding is minimal in food-contact applications if handled normally, though uncoated paper is slightly more prone to tearing and fiber release than coated variants.
BPA, phthalates, or other plasticizer leaching
Uncoated kraft paper contains no known synthetic polymers, plasticizers, or polymer coatings, eliminating this hazard class entirely.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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