PFAS-free baking paper: what importers should check
PFAS rules for food packaging have tightened in the EU and in several US states. Here is how to check the claim of a baking paper supplier.
Silicone coated baking paper gets its non-stick and grease resistance from the silicone coating, so it does not need fluorinated (PFAS) grease-proofing agents. Ask the supplier for a third-party PFAS test on the same paper grade. Zhongji silicone paper has a Bureau Veritas PFAS screening (November 2025, not detected) and Intertek EU PFAS / POPs assessments (April 2026).
Why PFAS comes up with food paper
PFAS are fluorinated chemicals that were widely used to make paper and board resist grease. Papers that rely on a silicone coating for release do not need them, but a buyer cannot tell by looking, which is why a laboratory report matters.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 has limited PFAS in food-contact packaging since 12 August 2026, and several US states restrict intentionally added PFAS in paper food packaging.
What to ask a supplier for
- A report from an independent laboratory, not only a supplier declaration.
- A tested sample that is the same paper grade you are buying. Check the sample description.
- The report date and the method or regulation it refers to.
- For EU orders, which PFAS limits or substance lists the assessment covered.
Reports on Zhongji silicone paper
| Laboratory | Assessment | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau Veritas | PFAS screening: not detected | November 2025 |
| Intertek | EU PFAS / POPs assessments | April 2026 |
| LCT | FDA 21 CFR 176.170 | November 2025 |
| SDQI | GB 4806.8, with a heat test at 220 °C | October 2025 |
Reports are sent with the quotation. Each report applies to the sample tested, so tell us your market and we confirm which documents apply to your order.
Frequently asked questions
Does PFAS-free mean zero?
A test reports results against a detection limit or a legal threshold, so the precise wording is not detected, or within the limit. Ask for the report rather than a label.
Do you use fluorinated grease-proofing agents?
No. Our silicone paper uses no fluorine-based grease-proofing agents.
Can I see the reports before ordering?
Yes. Report covers are shown on our quality page, and the files are sent with the quotation.
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- Sun Zhao replies by email within 24 hours on working days (UTC+8), with a FOB Qingdao price or the sample courier cost.
- Lab reports (FDA, PFAS, GB 4806.8) and the FSC certificate come with the reply.
- Samples leave the factory the same day the courier is paid; production is about 20 days after a 30% deposit.
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