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What is PFAS-Free Packaging? Why It Matters for Food Businesses in 2026
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — a group of over 4,000 synthetic chemicals used in manufacturing to create grease-resistant and water-resistant coatings.
They're called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment. They accumulate in soil, water, and living organisms — including humans.
Where PFAS appear in packaging
PFAS coatings are commonly applied to paper and bagasse food packaging to improve grease resistance — particularly for oily or wet foods. The problem: a product with PFAS coating cannot genuinely be called compostable or biodegradable. The PFAS persist in the compost, the soil, and eventually the food chain.
Why it's becoming a compliance issue
The EU has proposed restrictions on PFAS in food contact materials. The UK is expected to follow. Several large retailers and foodservice operators are already specifying PFAS-free in procurement policies. Schools and NHS trusts are increasingly including PFAS-free requirements in tenders.
How to verify
Ask your supplier for a PFAS-free declaration — a documented statement that no PFAS substances are used in the product or its coating. A verbal claim isn't enough.
HOMELINK ECO's position
Every product in the HOMELINK ECO range is PFAS-free across the entire product and coating. No per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances. Safe for food contact. Safe for compost. Safe for your customers.
Combined with DIN CERTCO and TÜV Austria home compostable certification, PFAS-free status gives food businesses the strongest possible sustainability credential stack.