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As an independent global health and safety organization, NSF tests and certifies products and writes standards for the food, water and consumer goods industries.

  • Who Is NSF?

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    NSF was founded in 1944 as the National Sanitation Foundation to help standardize sanitation and food safety at a time when the United States had no national sanitation standards. As NSF expanded services beyond sanitation and became a global public health and safety organization, we changed our name to NSF in 1990.
  • What Is NSF Certification?

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    Millions of people take the safety of their food, water and consumer products for granted on a daily basis. Why? Because of three letters: NSF. NSF certification is your key to making sure that the products you use meet strict standards for public health protection.

Looking for Certified Products?

Choosing a product certified by NSF lets you know the company complies with strict standards and procedures imposed by NSF.