The Era of PFAS is Over: The Move Towards Safe and Sustainable Food Packaging

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in food packaging for decades due to their ability to repel water and grease. Society is realizing, however, that PFAS should be handled with care as these chemicals have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years.?As a result, many countries around the world are taking action by banning the use of PFAS in food packaging materials.

Companies that continue to use PFAS in their packaging may soon find themselves facing legal and reputational consequences. Switching to PFAS-free food packaging papers is not only the responsible thing to do, but it also benefits businesses by meeting the growing demand for sustainable and functional packaging solutions.

PFAS-free packaging papers for food

As a leading specialty paper manufacturer, delfort has developed a range of PFAS-free food packaging papers that are sustainable, safe and highly functional. Our iconic thinbarrier? eco range is the perfect solution for wrapping on-the-go food like burgers, wraps, fries, chicken nuggets?and hashbrowns. They are also suitable for bakery items such as cookies and donuts. It is a truly versatile paper that companies can use for a wide range of food items making it a practical and convenient solution for any QSR restaurant.

“We’ve been at the forefront of enabling major fast-food restaurants to become pioneers of sustainable food packaging. We make it easy for everyone to successfully master this transition. Customers who choose delfort’s thinbarrier? eco range choose solutions that already meet future regulations today." - Martin Zahlbruckner , CEO of delfort

make a sustainable choice without compromising on quality

It's easy to understand why some of the biggest QSR brands around the globe choose delfort specialty papers.?With thinbarrier? eco you can enjoy the following benefits:

• plant-based coatings
• non-composite material
• recyclable where facilities are available
• certain grades are certified as compostable by the Composting Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) and certified OK Compost INDUSTRIAL and OK Compost HOME by TüV Austria

• available in white and nature
• lightweight papers ranging from 25.5 – 45g/m2 (16-28lbs)
• excellent grease resistance
• optimal moisture vapor transition rate
• hygienic and safe, certified FDA and BfR compliant for direct food contact
• only fibers from sustainably managed forests from PEFC and/or FSC? certified suppliers are used

delfort’s coating technology experts are supporting converters and brand owners on their way to a smooth PFAS-free packing transition. It's easy to understand why some of the biggest QSR brands around the globe choose delfort specialty papers.?Make the switch to PFAS-free packaging today!