Aplin Films · Butcher & Deli Paper
Oulii Butcher Paper Roll
Butcher paper likely lower concern; typical use does not require PFAS.
Traditional butcher paper is kraft-based with food-safe coatings. Brand makes no PFAS claims; standard butcher rolls carry low risk for non-greasy foods but may contain fluorochemical barriers for grease resistance.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
kraft paper with moisture-resistant 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
Oulii Butcher Paper is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with a moisture-resistant polymer or wax-based coating to prevent blood and liquid seepage. Kraft paper itself is food-safe pulp; the coating is the variable. Typical moisture barriers in butcher paper are polyethylene, bleached kraft, or food-grade wax. This product's exact coating formulation is not publicly disclosed by Aplin Films, which is standard for commodity food packaging but limits full hazard transparency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films is a UK-based packaging manufacturer with no publicly documented safety violations, recalls, or certifications listed for this butcher paper line. The brand does not openly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing results for food-contact materials, which is typical for mid-market suppliers but leaves end-users without independent verification. No formal response to PFAS concerns in butcher paper has been published by the company.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper is one of the lowest-risk food packaging materials because it is not designed for prolonged wet contact or high-temperature microwaving. It is widely used in meat butchering and freezer storage, where brief contact with cold or room-temperature food minimizes leaching risk. This product sits in the commodity middle: less premium than certified compostable or GFSI-certified alternatives, but equally functional for standard butcher and freezer use.
If you buy it
Use for short-term food wrapping (butchering, freezer storage, under 6 months). Do not use for hot or oily foods, as this stresses the moisture coating and may increase leaching. Store rolls in a cool, dry place to prevent coating degradation. For long-term food storage or direct contact with heated or acidic foods, switch to silicone paper or parchment certified for higher temperatures.
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.”
Coating leachables (unknown polymer type)
The moisture-resistant coating formulation is not disclosed. If polyethylene-based, risk is minimal at room temperature; if proprietary blend, migrant potential under heat or prolonged wet contact is unknown. Cold storage and short-term use minimize exposure.
Ink or printing residues (if printed)
Oulii roll is typically unprinted kraft paper for meat wrapping. If product includes printed labels or branding, food-contact inks must be checked separately; no recalls or reports for this specific roll exist.
Chlorine or bleach residues from pulping
Kraft paper is not chlorine-bleached; the pulping process uses sulfite or kraft lignin breakdown, not chlorine. Residual chlorine in paper is not an established concern for this material class.
Microplastic shedding or fiber migration
Kraft paper can shed cellulose fibers into fatty or wet foods if coating degrades. This is not a chemical hazard but a physical contamination risk; risk is low for short-term, dry storage use and higher for prolonged contact with oils or thawed liquids.
Degradation under freeze-thaw cycles
Moisture-resistant coatings can embrittle or crack if repeatedly frozen and thawed, potentially compromising food protection. For long-term freezer use beyond 6 months, thicker or multi-layer alternatives may be more durable.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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
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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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