Citizen Review, Is Citizen Non-Toxic?
Citizen averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Citizen products graded as of November 2026, and 7 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Citizen grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Citizen have PFAS, by category
Which Citizen products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Stainless steel, no coating disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel release (from stainless steel alloy). Stainless steel watchbands contain 8-12% nickel by design. While…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone rubber band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone degradation and microparticle shedding. Over years of heavy use, silicone can develop microscopic…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Citizen
AW1354-07H AW1354-07L & AW1354-15H Bracelet de Montre 59-S53137 Noir Silicone 24 mm Eco-Drive
- silicone watch bracelet
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone degradation over time. Silicone can yellow, harden, or crack after years of UV exposure and skin…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone elastomer band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Extended UV exposure or mechanical stress may cause surface cracking or micro-tears over years…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Leather, stainless steel hardware
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chromium (hexavalent) from leather tanning. Leather tanning method unknown for Citizen straps. Chrome tanning…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- rubber elastomer strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound off-gassing. New rubber products may emit minor VOCs (odor, not toxicity concern)…
- Silicone watch band with water resistance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof coating composition (unspecified Teflon-family coating or similar). Citizen does not disclose the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Stainless steel case, leather strap, unspecified waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Leather straps are typically chrome or vegetable-tanned, but finishing processes may use…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Band material variability
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring 3 Silver / 9#19.1mm / Standard with 1 Charging Case
- Titanium alloy, sapphire crystal, stainless steel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching (from stainless steel components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring Titan Rose Golden / 11#20.6mm
- Titanium alloy body with ceramic crown
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from alloy components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Citizen and PFAS, common questions
- Does Citizen have PFAS?
- Citizen averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Citizen products graded as of November 2026, and 7 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Citizen non-toxic?
- Citizen CZ Smart Interchangeable Stainless Steel Smartwatch Bracelet is the highest-graded Citizen product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Citizen products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Citizen products we have scored are Citizen CZ Smart Interchangeable Stainless Steel Smartwatch Bracelet, Citizen Navihawk Eco-Drive Silicone Watch Band, Citizen AW1354-07H AW1354-07L & AW1354-15H Bracelet de Montre 59-S53137 Noir Silicone 24 mm Eco-Drive. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Citizen products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Citizen products we have scored are Citizen CZ Smart Men's Smartwatch with Leather Strap. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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