Systempak · Butcher & Deli Paper
Weber Butcher Paper 7008
Butcher paper likely contains PFAS; no disclosure from brand.
Butcher paper typically uses PFOA or PFOS-based coatings for grease resistance. Systempak provides no public PFAS information on this product, limiting confidence in safety.
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 grease-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
Weber Butcher Paper 7008 is kraft paper (virgin or recycled cellulose fiber) with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. This coating is typically a fluorinated polymer or wax-based formula designed to prevent fat and moisture from saturating the paper during meat storage and cooking. The coating is essential for the paper's function but is also the primary source of PFAS contamination in modern butcher papers. Systempak has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of their coating formulation.
The brand's record and disclosure
Systempak is a packaging supplier with limited public transparency on chemical content or safety testing. No published certifications (such as FDA migration testing, PFAS-free guarantees, or independent third-party verification) are documented for this product line. The brand has not issued public statements committing to PFAS reduction or alternative coating technology. This silence is consistent with much of the commodity butcher paper market, where PFAS disclosure remains uncommon.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional butcher papers from major suppliers (Systempack, Cryopak, and house brands) use fluorinated coatings, making this product typical rather than exceptional in risk profile. Uncoated kraft paper and explicitly PFAS-free or plant-oil-coated alternatives (e.g., Katharos or some European suppliers) exist but are less common and often more expensive. If PFAS avoidance is your priority, this product does not differentiate itself as safer. For pure functionality and cost, it is an ordinary offering.
If you buy it
Use this paper for cold storage and wrapping raw meat; avoid prolonged contact with high heat (above 160C/320F) as high temperatures can accelerate coating degradation and potential leaching. Store wrapped items in cool, dry conditions; do not let the coated side sit directly against acidic foods for extended periods, as this may increase migration risk. Replace the paper if it shows visible wear, wrinkling, or grease breakthrough. For BBQ or smoking, uncoated or certified-safe alternatives are preferable.
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
Fluorinated polymer coatings are standard in butcher paper and are a known PFAS source. Systempak has not disclosed their formulation or migration testing data, making confirmation impossible from public sources, but the likelihood is high for this product category.
Ink and dye migration from printed surfaces
If this product includes printed branding or graphics, food-grade inks and dyes should be used, but Systempak has not published compliance statements. Migration of pigments into fatty meats is a minor but established risk with non-certified food packaging.
Coating degradation and leaching during heating
Prolonged exposure to heat or direct flame can degrade polymer coatings on butcher paper, potentially releasing coating components into food. No testing data from Systempak on thermal stability or migration limits is publicly available.
Recycled fiber contaminants
If this paper contains recycled kraft fibers, legacy chemical residues are theoretically possible; however, no specific contamination incidents for Systempak butcher paper are on record, and FDA regulations for recycled food-contact paper are in place.
Bleaching agent residues
Kraft paper is typically unbleached or minimally bleached, so chlorine-based residues are not a primary concern for this product type. No adverse reports specific to this brand exist.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
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Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
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