Question 1

What products contain Perfluorinated Compounds (PFAS)?

Accepted Answer

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFAS) shows up in a range of US products; the brands flagged by BannedPantry on this page are common sources. Scan any barcode to check a specific item.

Question 2

Is Perfluorinated Compounds (PFAS) banned?

Accepted Answer

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFAS) is banned in European Union (broadly restricting PFAS in food contact materials since 2020; EU-wide PFAS restriction proposal under REACH), Denmark (banned PFAS in all food packaging 2020). It is currently permitted in the US by the FDA, though regulations can change.

Question 3

What should I use instead of products with Perfluorinated Compounds (PFAS)?

Accepted Answer

Look for products that explicitly state "no artificial colors," "certified organic," or are labeled by third-party certifiers like Non-GMO Project or The Detox Project. The alternatives on this page have been selected as clean swaps.

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