85Excellent

Do GoPro waterproof camera & lens protection cases have PFAS?

The verdict
GoPro waterproof camera & lens protection cases average 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 GoPro waterproof camera & lens protection cases graded as of November 2026, above the 68 out of 100 median for the 30 other waterproof camera & lens protection cases brands graded alongside it.
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GoPro waterproof camera & lens protection cases average Excellent on our four-band scale. 16 of the 16 we graded are worth buying. That is above 83% of the waterproof camera & lens protection cases brands we grade.

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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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

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Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
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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.

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  • Silicone mount (elastomer)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals. Black silicone may contain carbon black pigment, which has no hazard of this kind on record…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • optical glass and plastic filter elements
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastics. Repeated removal and installation of plastic-threaded filter housings may generate microscopic…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Glass and optical lens elements
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Optical coating degradation. Vapor-deposited anti-reflective and water-repellent coatings can degrade with…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

GoPro Mission 1 Protective Housing

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Mission 1 Protective Housing

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate and silicone housing, lens glass
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Polycarbonate stress-cracking and microplastic release. Polycarbonate can degrade if exposed to UV light…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Glass optical filters, metal frames, rubber gaskets
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Rubber gasket degradation. Synthetic rubber gaskets can harden or crack over years of UV and salt exposure…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Optical glass lens and aluminum alloy frame
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragmentation or sharp edges (manufacturing defect). If the glass is dropped or struck, the filter could…
GoPro Hero 3+ 4 Underwater Lens Filter Kit

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Hero 3+ 4 Underwater Lens Filter Kit

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Optical glass lens, plastic/polymer frame
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Polymer frame degradation over time. Plastic frames can become brittle or lose dimensional stability after…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Polycarbonate or acrylic housing with waterproof seals
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Gasket material degradation and microbial colonization. Rubber or silicone gaskets can harbor bacteria and…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

GoPro Protective Housing

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85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate/plastic housing with waterproof sealing
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. Seams, gaskets, and water-repellent coating treatments on the housing interior are not disclosed by…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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GoPro Protective Housing for HERO9 Black

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Protective Housing for HERO9 Black

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate housing with waterproof seals
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Gasket material degradation. Rubber or silicone gaskets may harden or crack over years of UV exposure and…
SANDMARC Aqua Filter Kit GoPro Hero 13

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SANDMARC Aqua Filter Kit GoPro Hero 13

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Optical glass lens and seals
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Elastomer seal degradation. Silicone or rubber seals can harden or crack over time, especially in saltwater…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Polycarbonate or acrylic plastic housing with waterproof seals
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate, rubber seals
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Plastic case
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Plastic degradation and leaching. Polycarbonate and ABS can degrade under prolonged UV exposure or extreme…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

GoPro Dive Housing for HERO11 Black Mini

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Dive Housing for HERO11 Black Mini

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polycarbonate lens dome, unspecified seals and gaskets
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Polycarbonate optical clarity degradation (UV/thermal). Prolonged storage in sunlight or hot environments can…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Hard-shell polymer case
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Polymer degradation and leaching under heat stress. Hard-shell polymers like polycarbonate can release small…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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