Last checked: 2026-08-18

The Samsung DA29-00020C is NSF 42 and NSF 53 certified through its OEM manufacturer Microfilter Co., Ltd., under NSF model DA97-08006C[G]. It is the same physical filter as the DA97-17376B — the NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units database lists both part numbers together in the same certification record. Seven aftermarket brands carry both NSF 42 and NSF 53 certification for the compatible EFF-6045S replacement element; two more (Maxblue, Overbest) are NSF 42 certified only. The comparison table below shows every certified option and its exact NSF status. Skip to it directly, or read on for what each certification tier covers.

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What filter is the Samsung DA29-00020C — and how does it relate to the DA97-17376B?

The DA29-00020C and DA97-17376B are two retail part numbers for the same Samsung HAF-QIN refrigerator filter. The NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units (DWTU) database makes this explicit: the Microfilter Co., Ltd. filing for NSF model DA97-08006C[G] lists DA29-00020C | DA97-17376B together in the same Replacement Element cell under both Standard 042 and Standard 053. (NSF DWTU 042 — Samsung, NSF DWTU 053 — Samsung, checked 2026-08-18.)

The DA29-00020C is an older retail SKU; the DA97-17376B is the current one. Samsung may show one or the other depending on the channel or model year, but for filter replacement and NSF certification purposes, they are identical.

We have a dedicated page covering the DA97-17376B in full, including all three OEM manufacturer filings: Samsung DA97-17376B / HAF-QIN filter: NSF certification guide. This page exists so that searchers using either part number find accurate, sourced information.

Is the Samsung DA29-00020C NSF certified?

Yes — actively certified under both NSF Standard 42 and NSF Standard 053 as of 2026-08-18.

What does NSF Standard 42 cover?

NSF 42 certifies aesthetic effects: chlorine taste and odor, and particulate reduction. The Microfilter Co., Ltd. filing for DA97-08006C[G] covers Chlorine Reduction, Nominal Particulate Reduction (Class I), and Taste and Odor Reduction at a rated capacity of 316 gallons and 0.4 gpm.

Three OEM manufacturers hold independent NSF 42 certifications for this filter family:

Only the Microfilter DA97-08006C[G] filing explicitly lists DA29-00020C by name. The Altwell and Handok filings reference DA97-17376B, which the NSF confirms is the same element.

Source: NSF DWTU Standard 042 — Samsung, checked 2026-08-18. (data-nsf)

What does NSF Standard 53 cover — and what are the 21 certified contaminants?

NSF 53 certifies health-effects contaminant reduction. The Microfilter DA97-08006C[G] filing is NSF 53 certified for 21 contaminants:

Alachlor · Asbestos · Atrazine · Benzene · Carbofuran · Chlorobenzene · Chlordane · Cyst · Endrin · Ethylbenzene · Lead · Lindane · Mercury · Monochlorobenzene · O-Dichlorobenzene · P-Dichlorobenzene · Tetrachloroethylene · Toxaphene · Turbidity · 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene · 2,4-D

Source: NSF DWTU Standard 053 — Samsung, checked 2026-08-18. (data-nsf)

This is a broad NSF 53 scope. Aftermarket EFF-6045S replacements — even those with NSF 53 certification — cover only three of these contaminants (Cyst, Lead, Mercury). Of the three OEM manufacturers, Microfilter Co., Ltd. and Handok Clean Tech Co., Ltd. both hold 21-contaminant NSF 053 filings. Altwell Tech's NSF 053 filing covers 18 contaminants — a subset. If coverage of the full 21-contaminant set matters for your situation, only a filter from Microfilter Co., Ltd. or Handok Clean Tech Co., Ltd. provides that certified scope.

Which aftermarket filters are certified replacements for the DA29-00020C?

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The certified aftermarket equivalent is the EFF-6045S element family, all manufactured by Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd. NSF filings for EFF-6045S brands reference DA97-17376B as the OEM element — the NSF confirms DA97-17376B and DA29-00020C are the same element via the dual-SKU listing in DA97-08006C[G]. The equivalence chain: DA29-00020C → DA97-17376B (identical element per NSF model DA97-08006C[G]) → EFF-6045S family (certified against DA97-17376B).

Physical fit of EFF-6045S cartridges against Samsung refrigerator housings was not independently verified against manufacturer specifications in this research pass. Confirm against your refrigerator's filter housing callout or owner's manual before purchasing.

All EFF-6045S brands in this table that hold NSF 42 certification list these claims: Chlorine Reduction and Taste and Odor Reduction. Their listings do not include Nominal Particulate Reduction, Class I. Service cycle is 316 gallons at 0.5 gpm for all brands.

All certifications checked against the public NSF DWTU database on 2026-08-18. EFF-6045S filings reference DA97-17376B as the OEM element; DA29-00020C = DA97-17376B per NSF dual-listing in model DA97-08006C[G] (Microfilter Co., Ltd.). Source: data-xref.

What Maxblue and Overbest's NSF 42-only status means: For Maxblue and Overbest's EFF-6045S filings, NSF 42 verifies Chlorine Reduction and Taste and Odor Reduction; neither filing lists particulate reduction. It says nothing about health-effects contaminants such as lead or cyst. If lead or cyst reduction is a priority, choose any brand in the table with NSF 53 certification.

How can I verify a filter's NSF certification myself?

The public NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units database is the authoritative source. To check any filter:

1. Go to info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU
2. Select the standard (042 or 053)
3. Search by the brand name on the filter packaging
4. Confirm the SKU on your packaging appears in the Replacement Element column

A logo on the box is not sufficient verification — the database entry is. For a full walkthrough including how to read the contaminant claim columns, see /trust/verify-nsf-certification/.

How does the DA29-00020C compare to the DA97-17376B?

They are the same filter. The NSF DWTU database records both DA29-00020C and DA97-17376B in the same Replacement Element cell under the Microfilter Co., Ltd. filing for model DA97-08006C[G] — under both Standard 042 and Standard 053. Same physical element, same OEM filter media, same NSF certification record.

The practical difference is context: the DA29-00020C is an older retail part number. It appears on filter housings and in owner's manuals for some Samsung refrigerators. Either part number leads to the same replacement filter.

For the full OEM manufacturer breakdown and HAF-QIN/EXP variant detail, see our dedicated page: Samsung DA97-17376B / HAF-QIN filter: NSF certification guide. (Page confirmed live 2026-08-18; data-context.)

Fridge compatibility: Samsung's parts site requires JavaScript rendering and was not reachable via standard web fetch in this research pass (data-context). To confirm which Samsung refrigerator models take this filter, use Samsung's online parts finder at samsung.com or enter your model number at Samsung's parts portal.

Frequently asked questions

Is the DA29-00020C the same filter as the DA97-17376B?

Yes. The NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units database lists both DA29-00020C and DA97-17376B together in the same Replacement Element cell under NSF model DA97-08006C[G] (Microfilter Co., Ltd.), under both Standard 042 and Standard 053. They are the same physical filter sold under two retail part numbers: DA29-00020C is the older SKU, and DA97-17376B is the current one. The NSF certification record — including both 042 and 053 — applies to both part numbers because they share the same certified element in the Microfilter filing. Certifications checked against the public NSF DWTU database on 2026-08-18. For the full OEM manufacturer breakdown and HAF-QIN/EXP variant details, see our dedicated page: Samsung DA97-17376B / HAF-QIN filter: NSF certification guide.

Are there NSF-certified aftermarket replacements for the DA29-00020C?

Yes. Seven brands hold both NSF 42 and NSF 53 certification for the EFF-6045S element: AQUA CREST, Amazon Basics, BBY Essential, Filterlogic, INSIGNIA, Water Specialist, and Waterdrop. Two additional brands — Maxblue and Overbest — hold NSF 42 certification only; they are not NSF 53 certified as of 2026-08-18. All certifications were verified against the public NSF DWTU database on 2026-08-18. NSF filings for these brands reference DA97-17376B, which the NSF confirms is the same element as DA29-00020C per model DA97-08006C[G].

What contaminants does NSF 53 cover for the DA29-00020C?

The Samsung OEM filter, filed by Microfilter Co., Ltd. under NSF model DA97-08006C[G], holds NSF/ANSI 53 certification for 21 contaminants: Alachlor, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorobenzene, Chlordane, Cyst, Endrin, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Lindane, Mercury, Monochlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, P-Dichlorobenzene, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, and 2,4-D. That scope matters: aftermarket EFF-6045S brands with NSF 53 certification cover only three of those 21 — Cyst, Lead, and Mercury. If your water report flags anything else — Atrazine, Asbestos, or VOCs — only filters from Microfilter Co., Ltd. or Handok Clean Tech Co., Ltd. provide the full 21-contaminant certified scope. Altwell Tech's NSF 53 filing covers 18 contaminants. Source: NSF DWTU Standard 053 — Samsung, checked 2026-08-18.

Do aftermarket DA29-00020C replacements cover the same contaminants as the Samsung OEM?

No. Aftermarket EFF-6045S brands with NSF 53 certification cover only three contaminants: Cyst, Lead, and Mercury. The Samsung OEM (Microfilter Co., Ltd.) is certified for 21. If you need coverage of Atrazine, Alachlor, VOCs, or Asbestos, only filters from Microfilter Co., Ltd. or Handok Clean Tech Co., Ltd. — which both hold 21-contaminant NSF 53 filings — provide that full certified scope. Altwell Tech's NSF 53 filing covers 18 contaminants, a subset of the full 21. This reflects the specific claims each manufacturer chose to certify, not a manufacturing quality gap.

How do I verify that a replacement filter is actually NSF certified?

The public NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units database at info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU is the authoritative source. To verify any filter: select Standard 042 or 053 (or both), enter the brand name exactly as it appears on the packaging, and look in the Replacement Element column for the specific SKU you hold. A certification logo on the box is not sufficient verification — the database entry is. If the SKU does not appear in the element column, the certification cannot be confirmed for that specific cartridge, regardless of any logo. For a step-by-step walkthrough including how to read the contaminant claim columns, see /trust/verify-nsf-certification/. Certifications are updated regularly — re-check before each purchase.

Is an NSF 42-only filter like Maxblue or Overbest adequate for the DA29-00020C, or do I need NSF 53?

For these EFF-6045S filings, NSF/ANSI 42 verifies Chlorine Reduction and Taste and Odor Reduction. Their NSF 42 listings do not include a particulate-reduction claim. NSF 42 says nothing about health-effects contaminants such as lead or cysts. However, if lead, cysts, or other health-effects contaminants appear in your local water report, you need a filter with NSF/ANSI 53 certification covering those claims. Maxblue and Overbest hold NSF 42 certification only, as of 2026-08-18; neither holds NSF 53 certification. Any of the seven NSF 42+53 certified brands in the comparison table — AQUA CREST, Amazon Basics, BBY Essential, Filterlogic, INSIGNIA, Water Specialist, and Waterdrop — covers both aesthetic and health-effects claims.

Certification data verified against the public NSF Drinking Water Treatment Units database at info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU. We verify against public databases; we do not conduct lab testing. Last checked: 2026-08-18.