When purchasing food-grade paper, we often see the "No Optical Brighteners" label. What exactly are they? Why do they appear in paper products, and how do they affect our health? Let’s take a closer look!

PFAS, know as the "forever chemicals", are linked to cancers, fertility issues, and immune disruption, and persist in the environment for decades. The EU confirms their extreme stability and growing health risks, with contamination detected across soils, water, and even rain. Europe Takes the Lead The EU is moving toward a universal ban on approximately 10,000 PFAS, reshaping industries from textiles to cookware.

Toluene is a volatile organic solvent widely used in industrial applications such as paint, adhesives, and chemical coatings. In the context of baking paper, it may be used to dissolve and apply synthetic resins or anti-stick agents that give the paper its heat resistance and non-stick properties. While technically effective, this practice raises serious concerns when it comes to food safety.