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
| Model | Standards | PFOA/PFOS | Certifier | $ / certified gal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter (HAF-CIN) DA29-00020B buy ↗ | 42 53 401 | ✓ | NSF | — |
DA29-00020B: NSF-listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401.
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 Samsung NSF certified? · Does Samsung 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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