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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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Five Steps to a Safer Pool and Hot Tub
- 2 days ago
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fatal drownings involving children younger than 5...
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Tips for Seasonal Pool Owners
- 4 weeks ago
When warm weather finally arrives, homeowners with swimming pools find themselves starting the annual process...
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Help Your Pet Live Safer™
- 2 months ago
Sixty-eight percent of American households, or roughly 85 million families1, have pets. We all want...
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Grilling Safely
- 2 months ago
Whether you enjoy grilling out year round or just on special occasions, it's important to...
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Earth Day: Greening Your Home
- 2 months ago
Many people today are trying to live “greener.” Whether you are looking for more earth-friendly...
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Eggs-tra Care for Spring Celebrations
- 3 months ago
For many people, eggs are an important part of the Easter holiday celebration. But even...
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NSF International’s Consumer Tips for Choosing a Drinking Water Filter to Reduce Contaminants
- 5 months ago
Recent studies and news reports have many Americans concerned about the possibility of contaminants in...
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Why Is Finding a Water Filter So Complicated? We’ve Got the Answers!
- 5 months ago
An increasing number of consumers are focusing on their drinking water, which means there is...
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NSF International Researcher Uncovers Potentially Harmful Stimulants in Dietary Supplements
- 6 months ago
Researchers at NSF International recently identified unlabeled DMAA-like stimulants in over-the-counter weight-loss and pre-workout products...
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Disaster Readiness and Emergency Safety Tips
- 9 months ago
Use these tips to prepare when a storm is brewing as well as for recovery...
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Be SepticSmart: Caring for Your Septic System
- 10 months ago
Did you know that one in five households in the U.S. has an on-site septic...
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Video: Food Expiration Date Facts You Should Know
- 10 months ago
With so many different types of expiration dates on food, sometimes it is hard to...
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Some Supplement Ingredients Can Hurt You
- 1 year ago
Although many manufacturers use NSF certification to show consumers that their dietary supplements don’t contain...
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Focus on Suppliers: Fresh Versus Organic
- 1 year ago
Fresh” and “organic” are the leading trends driving grocery sales today. NSF International’s Nova Sayers...
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Dr. Oz Reveals Where Germs Lurk: Pet Bowls, Sponges, Cellphones
- 1 year ago
Dr. Oz Show host Mehmet Oz joins the TODAY Show to take a closer look...
