Does Brita remove PFAS?
Last reviewed July 2026.
Some models — and the split is easy to miss. A certified PFOA/PFOS claim usually lives in NSF/ANSI 401 (emerging contaminants), and Brita carries it only on some models. The ones without it are still genuinely certified — just not for PFAS.
Model by model
| Model | Standards | PFOA/PFOS | Certifier | $ / certified gal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Replacement Filter (formerly Longlast+) OB06 buy ↗ | 42 53 401 | ✓ | WQA | $0.167 |
| Standard Replacement Filter (Original) OB03 buy ↗ | 42 | ✗ | WQA | $0.200 |
OB06: WQA Gold Seal certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401. Brita's US pitcher filters are certified by WQA, not NSF — they do not appear in the NSF listing database.
OB03: Certified to NSF/ANSI 42 (aesthetic effects — chlorine taste and odor) ONLY. It carries no NSF/ANSI 53 health certification, so it makes no certified lead claim. Brita's own product page lists chlorine, mercury, copper and cadmium — lead is absent.
What "removes PFAS" actually covers
The certified claim is PFOA/PFOS reduction — the two legacy compounds the standards test for — not "all PFAS", a family of thousands of chemicals. A certified filter is still the strongest verifiable option a pitcher or fridge filter can offer; just read the claim as written. Standards background: 42 vs 53 vs 401.
Related: Is Brita NSF certified? · Does Brita remove lead?
We do not test filters — we index what accredited certifiers publish, with attribution, and make no health or treatment claims. A certification covers a specific model against a specific standard; it is not a general seal of quality. We are not affiliated with NSF International.
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