Brita GmbH is a German manufacturer of water filters headquartered in Taunusstein near Wiesbaden, Hesse. The company's manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Brita products are distributed in 69 countries.
About BRITA: facts & figures
We run production sites in Germany, Great Britain, Italy and China (for Asian market only). 81% of our turnover is generated outside the German market.
Yes, our Brita products are made in China. Please note that BRITA manufacturing plants are in China, Germany and the UK and the quality control is uniform across all three sites. Brita is very strict on the quality of our products and so testing is carried out regularly to ensure this quality is maintained.
BRITA's history began in 1966 when company founder Heinz Hankammer had the great idea of optimising mains water in a smart and convenient way. Since then, our company, headquartered in Taunusstein, Germany, has evolved from a one-man show to an international business with 1,953 employees.
The lawsuit alleges that by writing on their labels that their filters “Reduce 3X contaminants,” Brita has falsely given consumers the impression that the filter removes “arsenic, chromium-6, nitrate and nitrites” and other chemicals, including PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” It does not mention misleading ...
Yes. The contents of all BRITA water filter are food-grade quality and completely harmless, even if accidentally ingested.
The PUR filter removes more contaminants compared to the Brita filter. However, during our taste tests and TDS tests Brita performed notably better. Both Brita & PUR offer a variety of pitcher sizes and types.
Certified under NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53, these filters meet rigorous standards for reducing aesthetic impurities like chlorine taste and odour, as well as health-related contaminants such as lead. According to Brita, their filters reduce common impurities such as chlorine, lead, and mercury.
In 2000, Clorox acquired the sole rights to the brand in the Americas and Brita agreed to a non-compete clause until 2005. In 2008, Brita returned to the North American market under the brand Mavea, only to withdraw again in 2016. However, products are still sold in the US under the Brita brand.
BRITA Filters sold elsewhere may not be genuine or are Made in China. Filter packs are usually Made in Germany but may be made in other parts of Europe like UK and Switzerland. The 1 included filter that comes with all genuine BRITA jugs sold in Asia are Made In China.
Weight: Quality water filters have dense filtering materials that add weight to the cartridge. Counterfeit water filters often feel lighter than their legitimate equivalents and will typically not filter nearly as well.
The Brita Hub™ is certified to reduce 70+ contaminants including chlorine, lead, and microplastics. For more details, visit brita.com/performance-data to review the Performance Data Sheet.
Although both filtered water and bottled water can provide healthier, better-tasting water, the cost-effectiveness and smaller environmental impact of filtered water beats out bottled water at every turn.
Currently BRITA® has a total of 5 factories in the countries Germany, China, Switzerland, UK and Italy. Some products are manufactured in Shanghai (China) with the strict supervision and standards of BRITA®. All cartridges and MicroDisks used in BRITA® water filters are manufactured and imported from Germany.
US Water carries it's own brand of pleated filters that are all made in the USA. US Water is the best pleated filter and is our best-selling filter.
The lawsuit comes at a time of increasing concern over drinking water contamination. Researchers claim that some water in Australia is contaminated with one or more PFAS chemicals, and that drinking-water exposures may be more common in some areas where Brita water filters are sold.
06 Sep 2023 --- A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Brita Products Company for allegedly misleading consumers about the effectiveness of its water pitchers, dispensers and filters in California, US.
No, Brita pitcher filters are not certified to reduce bacteria (e.g. E. coli), protozoan cysts (e.g. Cryptosporidium and Giardia), or other waterborne pathogens. Waterborne pathogens in tap water are best treated with a point-of-entry system employing either UV or chlorine disinfection.
Brita is owned by Clorox Co., which is headquartered in Oakland. Clorox released a statement Wednesday saying it was still reviewing the complaint, but looked forward to “defending ourselves vigorously.” “Brita takes the transparency of the variety of water filtration options we offer seriously,” the statement said.
Brita surpasses Pur in overall water taste, filter lifespan, filter replacement cost, and pitcher options. However, the whole point of a water filter pitcher is to remove contaminants. The Pur filters reduce and remove more chemicals from the water than the Brita pitchers do.
As water passes through the filter, the nonwoven element reduces sediment, while the carbon block traps smaller contaminants. * Brita® faucet filters reduce lead, chlorine, asbestos, benzene, particulates and other contaminants. See this chart for a complete list of what Brita reduces or removes from tap water.
Brita Elite™ filter media contains silver to support the hygiene of the filter. A small amount of silver may be transferred to the water. This amount is well below the recommended maximum concentration set by the World Health Organization drinking water quality guidelines.
Reverse Osmosis:
These filters push water through a membrane that blocks contaminants. Those sold for home use often include carbon and/or sediment filters as well. EWG has named reverse osmosis as the most effective filtration system.
Brita water filters are designed to reduce certain contaminants in water, such as chlorine, lead, and copper. However, they are not capable of removing all contaminants, and in some cases, they may even be ineffective at reducing some harmful substances.
Good news: Brita's Elite™ filter is here to help, removing 99% of lead and more than 30 other contaminants†.