Consumer News
NSF International educates consumers on numerous public health and safety issues including drinking water, dietary supplements, kitchen products, water filters, home appliances, pools and plumbing products.
Latest News
-
Be SepticSmart: Caring for Your Septic System
- 1 month ago
Did you know that one in five households in the U.S. has an on-site septic...
-
Frequently Asked Questions About NSF P473 and Perfluorochemicals
- 3 months ago
Between 2000 and 2002, PFOS was voluntarily phased out of production in the U.S. by...
-
Handling Produce Safely
- 3 months ago
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. However, during the growing,...
-
Farmers Market Safety Tips
- 3 months ago
While farmers markets offer fresh, local foods, even locally-grown food can still be contaminated with...
-
Infographic: How Is a Standard Developed?
- 4 months ago
A standard is a set of voluntary, consensus-based criteria. Our goal is to protect the...
-
Important Information for Commercial Pool Operators and Health Inspectors
- 4 months ago
As we begin another season in the recreational water industry, NSF International is providing this...
-
Five Steps to a Safer Pool and Hot Tub
- 4 months ago
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fatal drownings involving children younger than 5...
-
Tips for Seasonal Pool Owners
- 5 months ago
When warm weather finally arrives, homeowners with swimming pools find themselves starting the annual process...
-
Help Your Pet Live Safer™
- 6 months ago
Sixty-eight percent of American households, or roughly 85 million families1, have pets. We all want...
-
Grilling Safely
- 6 months ago
Whether you enjoy grilling out year round or just on special occasions, it's important to...
-
Earth Day: Greening Your Home
- 6 months ago
Many people today are trying to live “greener.” Whether you are looking for more earth-friendly...
-
Eggs-tra Care for Spring Celebrations
- 7 months ago
For many people, eggs are an important part of the Easter holiday celebration. But even...
-
NSF International’s Consumer Tips for Choosing a Drinking Water Filter to Reduce Contaminants
- 9 months ago
Recent studies and news reports have many Americans concerned about the possibility of contaminants in...
-
Why Is Finding a Water Filter So Complicated? We’ve Got the Answers!
- 9 months ago
An increasing number of consumers are focusing on their drinking water, which means there is...
-
NSF International Researcher Uncovers Potentially Harmful Stimulants in Dietary Supplements
- 10 months ago
Researchers at NSF International recently identified unlabeled DMAA-like stimulants in over-the-counter weight-loss and pre-workout products...
