International Paper · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Lower concern. Plain butcher paper, no PFAS-prone treatments detected.
Traditional white butcher paper without waterproofing or grease-resistant coatings carries lower PFAS risk. No brand PFAS disclosure or third-party verification available.
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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, a wood-pulp material processed to remove lignin and then chemically whitened. The product lists no coating or treatment, meaning it is uncoated cellulose fiber. Uncoated kraft paper does not typically leach significant chemicals into food during normal storage and wrapping, and the bleaching process itself (chlorine or oxygen-based) leaves no persistent residue at food-contact surfaces once the paper is dry.
The brand's record and disclosure
International Paper is a major global supplier with established food-packaging credentials and FDA compliance statements for food-contact papers. The company has not faced major recalls or safety controversies tied to this product line. However, International Paper has been largely silent on PFAS testing and mitigation across its portfolio, which is typical for traditional paper suppliers but limits transparency. No third-party certifications (FSC, compostable) are listed for this specific SKU.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated butcher paper is the baseline standard for meat wrapping and poses lower chemical risk than coated alternatives (wax-paper, plastic-laminated, or fluorochemical-treated papers). This product is comparable to generic store-brand butcher paper and avoids the added hazard profile of moisture barriers or grease-resistant coatings. It is functionally equivalent to most food-service butcher paper and reflects typical industry practice.
If you buy it
Store the roll in a cool, dry place away from direct moisture to prevent mold or fiber degradation. Use for wrapping raw or cooked meat, fish, and poultry at normal refrigerator temperatures without concern. The paper can tolerate brief contact with room-temperature food and light freezer use but should not be used for cooking, wrapping hot food directly, or extended freezer storage beyond a few months (fiber brittleness occurs). Discard if the paper yellows, becomes brittle, or shows signs of water damage or mold.
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.”
Chlorine residues from bleaching
Bleached kraft paper manufacturing uses chlorine or ECF (elemental chlorine-free) processes; residual chlorine and chlorine compounds (dioxins) are not detectable in food-contact papers at levels of concern per FDA and EU regulations. No testing issues or recalls tied to this product.
Ink or print transfer
This product is described as natural white paper with no print specification; if printing is present on the roll, food-contact side print would be non-compliant with FDA rules. Assuming print-free or back-side only, no hazard is established.
Microplastic or fiber shedding into food
Uncoated paper can shed short fibers if wet or abraded; prolonged contact with liquid (blood, thaw water) may increase shedding. Risk is minimal in normal wrapping use but higher if paper becomes saturated. Not a documented safety issue for butcher paper in standard practice.
Mold or bacterial growth on stored paper
Kraft paper is cellulose and can support mold if stored in damp conditions or if the roll is partially wetted and not dried. This is a storage and handling issue, not an inherent product hazard, but proper storage is essential.
Formaldehyde or other VOC off-gassing
Uncoated kraft paper does not use formaldehyde resins or synthetic binders; off-gassing is not a characteristic hazard of this material class. No testing or complaints on record for this product.
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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