"Blocks Down to a Thousandth the Width of a Hair"... 'Bespoke AI Ice Water Purifier' Receives Most NSF Certifications in Korea

Certified to Remove 82 Types of Harmful Substances
First in Korea to Achieve 'Finished Product Certification'

Samsung Electronics' 'Bespoke AI Ice Water Purifier' has received certification from NSF, a water purifier and drinking water testing organization officially accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), for its ability to remove 82 types of harmful substances—the highest number among countertop water purifiers released in Korea. Notably, this certification was granted based on the performance of the finished product, not just the filter itself, making it the only ice water purifier product line in Korea to achieve this distinction.

Kiwon Kwak, Research Professional at the Clean Research Center, Device Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics

The Bespoke AI Ice Water Purifier features a four-stage filtration system, which includes ‘sediment,’ ‘pre-carbon,’ ‘UF,’ and ‘plus-carbon’ filters. Kiwon Kwak, researcher at the Clean Research Center, Device Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics, and developer of the Bespoke AI Ice Water Purifier, explained on April 14, “The sediment filter removes large particles such as rust residue, while the pre-carbon filter absorbs heavy metals and microplastics. Next, the UF filter, which operates at a level thousands of times finer than a strand of hair, physically blocks fine bacteria and viruses. Finally, the plus-carbon filter removes any remaining contaminants and completes the taste of the water.”

He emphasized, “By collecting and analyzing filters that have reached their recommended use of 1,500 liters, we have verified with data that the harmful substance removal performance remains robust until the very last moment before replacement.”

Samsung Electronics repeatedly tested the product under extreme conditions, taking into account the different water pressure and water quality environments in each household. To confirm the durability of the UF filter, filtration performance was tested using water mixed with ink, and stability was checked to ensure that no leakage or damage occurred even under high-pressure conditions exceeding three times the maximum installation water pressure—approximately 25 bar.

Kwak stated, “To provide consumers with the highest quality, we incorporated NSF’s rigorous guidelines into the design from the earliest stages of product planning. Through this strategic approach, Samsung was able to prove its differentiated water purification technology by passing the demanding certification process.”

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