March 2012
Welcome to another issue of NSF E-ReMarks. This publication keeps you informed of the latest NSF news for the point-of-use and point-of-entry markets, focusing on various areas including: Certification, International, and NSF Brand Building.
Be sure to look for the next issue in April!
NSF and Japan Water Purifier Agency (JWPA) Develop New Drinking Water Protocol for Iodine Reduction
Following the earthquake in Japan in March 2011, the NSF DWTU team and the Japan Water Purifier Association (JWPA) joined together to develop a protocol to evaluate the ability of filters to reduce radioactive iodine from drinking water. The international protocol will be known as NSF/JWPA Protocol P72 Drinking Water Treatment Units – Iodine Radioisotope Reduction.
In developing the protocol, a team of NSF scientists, JWPA technical committee members, and other experts developed test methods used to evaluate whether adsorptive and absorptive media, such as activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange point-of-use water filtration technologies can effectively reduce iodine from water.
Once the protocol is complete, manufacturers will be able to have their activated carbon, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis water filtration technologies products tested and certified by NSF International to ensure they effectively reduce iodine and help protect consumers.
For more information about the protocol, please contact your Certification Project Manager or visit our website.
NSF Expands Scope of NSF Protocol P248 Military Operations Microbiological Water Purifiers
NSF and the U.S. Army Public Health Command (US APHC) have expanded the scope of the NSF P248 protocol that addresses military water purification devices. The NSF protocol helps protect the health of Service Members that use water purification devices.
The expanded scope now includes individual water purifiers and additional systems known as small unit water purifiers collectively known as SWP (small water purifiers), which can be used on planned missions up to seven days in duration or longer under certain situations. In addition to military use, the water purification devices covered under the protocol can be used by disaster/emergency response teams, backpackers and others who do not have ready access to a treated water supply.
Manufacturers whose products are tested and comply with the performance (Appendix B) criteria of NSF Protocol P248 receive a Government Review Agency P248 Letter of Compliance. In addition, products that successfully complete material safety, structural integrity, performance and literature and labeling evaluations earn certification to NSF P248.
For questions about the expansion of NSF P248, please contact your Certification Project Manager or visit our website.
Drinking Water Treatment Units Webinar
Including the New Testing Procedure
for the Personal Handheld Devices
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2012
1:00-2:00 pm (EST)
More details to come in April!
DWTU Industry Forum
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
NSF International World Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
**RSVP to Rick Andrew, andrew@nsf.org, to attend the forum**
DWTU Joint Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
NSF International World Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Hope to see you there!
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