Does Samsung remove PFAS?

Last reviewed July 2026.

Yes — Samsung holds a certified PFOA/PFOS claim. Not marketing copy: an accredited certifier lists it, and you can look the listing up.

Model by model

DA29-00020B: NSF-listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401.

How to check this yourself

Nothing here needs to be taken on trust. Samsung's certifications are held by NSF, and each keeps a public database you can search by brand or model number. Look up the model printed on the filter — not the box, not the retail listing — and read which standards the entry lists. A model certified to 42 only will say exactly that.

Direct listings: DA29-00020B

If a figure on this page disagrees with the certifier's listing, the listing wins. Tell us and we will correct it.

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.

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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.