Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Food Packaging Alternatives Assessment

The Washington State Department of Ecology, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, evaluated alternatives to PFAS (chemical risk, exposure, performance, cost, and availability) in food packaging (paper, paperboard, or other plant-based material) intended to contain and serve freshly prepared food: food contact paper (wrappers and liners), tableware (plates, food trays), pizza boxes.

A second edition of this study, published in 2022, extends this study to other applications: food contact paper (bags and sleeves), bowls, flat service ware (which includes products such as plates and trays), open-top containers (French fry containers, and paper cones), closed containers (bakery boxes, and deli containers).