NSF International
NSF International
NSF International (pronounced en-es-ef International) is an American product testing, inspection and certification organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Etymology
The organization was formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation (pronounced National San-i-ta-tion Foundation), which explains the acronym NSF. It was founded in 1944 with the aim of standardizing sanitation and food safety at a time when the country was emerging from the Second World War.
Related Terms
- Product Testing: A process by which a certain product is subjected to certain tests to determine its safety and effectiveness.
- Certification: The action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.
- Sanitation: Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
- Food Safety: Scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness.
Functions
NSF International provides standards development, product certification, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF International for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world’s food, water, health and consumer products.
Standards Development
NSF International is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop American National Standards. NSF International also develops international standards within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Product Certification
NSF International tests and certifies products to verify they meet these public health and safety standards. Products that meet these standards bear the NSF mark.
Auditing and Education
NSF International provides auditing and education services to businesses in the areas of food safety, water quality and public health safety.
Risk Management
NSF International provides risk management services to help businesses identify and manage risks to their operations and supply chains.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NSF International
- Wikipedia's article - NSF International
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