- 26 direct-flow water purifiers and 3 NanoTrap filters certified
by the WQA for meeting NSF/ANSI 401 standards
- 40 Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purifiers recognized for
microplastic removal by Intertek
SEOUL, South Korea,
March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- An analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) suggests
that the average person ingests as many as 5 grams of microplastics
weekly – that's the equivalent of eating a whole credit card. While
the exact effects of plastics on human health are still relatively
unknown, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted
potential adverse effects, such as the production of reactive
oxidative species and inflammatory responses in the body.
Coway, the Best Life Solution
Company and a leader in the global water purifier industry,
has taken proactive steps to combat environmental pollution and
potential health risks associated with microplastics. Coway has
certified its water purifiers for their performance and
microplastic removal with the assistance of international
bodies.
NSF/ANSI 401 Standards for Direct-flow Water
Purifiers
The current NSF/ANSI 401 standards, designated by the
USA's National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF), are the only standards for the microplastic
reduction performance of water filtration systems. A certified
water filtration system is proven to remove fine particles ranging
from 0.5 to 1 micrometer in size, including
microplastics[1].
To date, 26 of Coway's direct-flow water purifiers, a.k.a
NanoTrap water purifiers, and 3 NanoTrap filters have been
certified as conforming to the NSF/ANSI 401 standards by the Water
Quality Association (WQA). The water filtration systems, such as
the Icon Water Purifier (CP-7211N), have over 99% reduction
efficiency of particles — a testament to Coway's commitment to
water safety.
Intertek Recognitions for RO Water Purifiers
Coway's reverse osmosis (RO) membrane water purifiers, widely
used in Southeast Asian households, have been verified for
microplastic removal performance through stringent testing by
Intertek, a leading international certification organization.
Since there are currently no global standards for microplastic
removal for RO systems, Coway, in collaboration with Intertek,
established the test protocol[2] that verifies the reduction of
nano-sized particles as small as 30 nanometers – approximately
1000th of a human hair.
By Intertek's validation for
microplastic removal performance, Coway's reverse osmosis
water purifiers are verified to reduce nanoparticles with an
efficiency of over 99%. To
date, 40 models of Coway water
purifiers have been confirmed to be effective in removing of nano-sized particles
(30nm) via performance test reports. These models include the Neo
Plus (CHP-264L), the AIS/My Ice (CHPI-7520L), and the Villaem II
(CHP-18AR).
A Coway official said, "We rigorously verify and ensure the
safety of our products against emerging harmful substances from
various sources, so consumers can enjoy clean water without worries
under any circumstances. Moving forward, we are committed to
advancing filter technology and giving our customers even more
confidence in our water purifiers."
[1]Microplastic performance
claims are based on the NSF/ANSI 42 Class 1 Particulate,
0.5~1um, protocol as a surrogate test. The systems that
comply with the NSF/ANSI 42 Class 1 conform to NSF/ANSI
401 for reducing microplastics.
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[2]Coway's exclusive performance
testing methodology for water purifiers was approved and adopted as
a test protocol by Intertek for evaluating and certifying
microplastic removal efficacy.
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About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the "Best Life Solution
Company," is a leading environmental home appliances company making
people's lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home
appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and
mattresses. The company's most recent venture, the BEREX brand,
aims to improve sleep and wellness through cutting-edge mattresses
and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader
in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive
research, engineering, development, and customer service. The
company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning
products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer
satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by
diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business
in Malaysia,
the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan,
and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. For more
information, please
visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.
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