Kotkamills · Butcher & Deli Paper
Grease-Resistant Paper Wraps And Liners
Skip pending ingredient disclosure on coating.
Grease-resistant food packaging typically uses water and oil repellent coatings, historically PFAS-based. Kotkamills does not disclose coating chemistry. Contact brand to confirm PFAS-free status before purchasing.
The safe swap
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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
paper with grease-resistant coating, unknown type
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
Kotkamills grease-resistant paper liners use a coating applied to paper substrate to repel oils and fats, enabling safe contact with fatty foods. The specific coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Grease-resistant coatings historically relied on fluorochemical treatments (PFAS compounds), though some manufacturers now use wax, silicone, or organophosphorus alternatives. Without ingredient transparency, the coating type cannot be verified as PFAS-free or safer.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kotkamills, a Finnish paper manufacturer, does not publicly disclose the chemical composition of its grease-resistant coating or provide third-party certifications (such as PFAS-free claims or independent safety testing) on this product line. The brand maintains silence on PFAS use, which is standard in the European food-contact paper sector but does not guarantee safety. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Most grease-resistant food wraps and liners globally still contain PFAS-based coatings, though some North American and EU manufacturers now market PFAS-free alternatives using wax, silicone, or clay-based treatments. Kotkamills' lack of public positioning on this issue places it in the conventional tier. Competitors with transparent PFAS-free certifications (e.g., some Unbleached Parchment or labeled alternatives) offer lower uncertainty, though at potentially higher cost.
If you buy it
Use these liners only for room-temperature or warm (not hot) food contact, as some coatings degrade or migrate into food under high heat. Replace liners if coating visibly cracks, peels, or discolors. Do not use for long-term storage of fatty or oily foods in warm conditions, as coating breakdown can increase leachate risk. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent premature degradation; discard after 2-3 years if unused.
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 (primary concern)
Grease-resistant paper coatings commonly use fluorochemical compounds (PFOA, PFOS, or alternatives); Kotkamills does not disclose coating type, so PFAS presence cannot be ruled out. EU regulations permit some PFAS in food contact but recommend disclosure.
Coating migration into fatty foods
If the coating degrades over time or is exposed to high heat, resin fragments or unreacted monomers may leach into fatty foods. Risk increases with prolonged contact and elevated temperature.
Silicone or organophosphorus residues (if alternative coating used)
If Kotkamills uses non-fluorine alternatives, organophosphorus or silicone-based coatings may shed microparticles or unreacted oligomers into fatty foods; safety profile is less established than traditional Teflon-type coating or wax.
Microplastic shedding from paper substrate
Coating breakdown or mechanical wear during use may release paper fibers or coating fragments; risk is low for single-use food contact but accumulates with frequent reuse of liners.
Mold or bacterial growth if stored damp
Paper liners stored in humid conditions can harbor mold or bacteria; coating does not prevent microbial colonization on the back side or edges if not sealed properly.
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
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Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
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