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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.
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Cooling Food the Right Way
- 4 days ago
Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold is important when serving food. It’s also...
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Use of Supplements by Student Athletes
- 3 weeks ago
As a student athlete, you’re concerned about performing at your best. So if you’re thinking...
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We Answer Your Questions About Cleaning and Sanitizing
- 4 weeks ago
Ever wonder if the cleaning product you are using is disinfecting the surface or product?...
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Are “Fish Fraud” Worries Keeping Seafood Off Your Table?
- 1 month ago
American consumers don’t eat a lot of seafood. Just 56% eat seafood twice a month,...
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Quick and Not-So-Dirty Pointers on Cutting Board Safety
- 2 months ago
Have you ever looked around your kitchen and realized you have items you have no...
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No Shortcuts to Sensible Supplement Use
- 2 months ago
Like with most things worth doing, there are no shortcuts to getting fit. “Any dietary...
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Time to Replace Your Water Filter? Look Out for Counterfeits!
- 2 months ago
You may not think twice about the brand of the water filter you buy, but...
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Tips for Seasonal Pool Owners
- 2 months ago
The process of preparing backyard swimming pools and spas for the summer can be daunting...
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Why Is Finding a Water Filter So Complicated? We’ve Got the Answers!
- 3 months ago
“What is the best filter for getting rid of everything in my water?” “How do...
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Radon in Drinking Water
- 3 months ago
While experts estimate that one out of every 15 homes in the U.S. contains levels...
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What is Reverse Osmosis?
- 3 months ago
Reverse osmosis (RO) refers to the process of reducing contaminants in water by reversing the...
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Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water
- 3 months ago
Many public water utilities disinfect their water with chlorine, ozone or other processes to help...
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Pesticides in Drinking Water
- 3 months ago
Pesticides are widely used to help control insects as well as to prevent the growth...
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Arsenic in Drinking Water
- 3 months ago
Arsenic is an element that is commonly found in soil and rock in many parts...
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Bacteria, Cysts and Pink Slime in Drinking Water
- 3 months ago
Although bacteria are more commonly found in untreated water supplies such as private wells, they...
