Regulatory Resources
NSF was originally established as the National Sanitation Foundation in 1944 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health as an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. The mission of NSF International is to protect public health, a mission we share with regulatory agencies and personnel whose job is to do the same.
Regulators play a critical role in NSF standards development, conformity assessment programs, training and technical services through cooperation, collaboration and partnership.
The mission of the Regulatory Affairs experts at NSF is to support the legislative, regulatory and academic communities and to help them fulfill their public health protection responsibilities. Let NSF be a resource to you!
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Global Public Health Organization NSF International Honors World Standards Week
- 4 months ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International, a global independent public health organization that writes standards, and tests and certifies products...
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NSF Develops Standard for Water Treatment Devices That Remove Emerging Contaminants
- 6 months ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Global public health and safety organization NSF International has developed the first American National Standard that...
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NSF International Accredited by Standards Council of Canada to Develop Standards
- 6 months ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich., USA and OTTAWA, Ont., Canada — The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has accredited NSF International to...
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What do the letters "NSF" stand for?
NSF International was founded as the National Sanitation Foundation in 1944, but we changed our name to NSF International in 1990 as we expanded our services beyond sanitation and into global markets. The letters NSF do not represent any specific words today.
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How can I obtain current listings of NSF certified products?
Look for NSF certified products in our product listings, which are updated daily.
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How can I get on the mailing list for NSF publications?
Fill out your information on this form and check the box “Yes, I want to receive email updates from NSF International.”
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Who do I contact with questions regarding specific NSF standards (not certified products)?
Contact Jessica Evans, Director of Standards.
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How can I get an NSF employee to do a presentation about a specific NSF program or service?
Contact Stan Hazan, Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, at 800-NSF-MARK (800-673-6275) or hazan@nsf.org.
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How do I file a complaint about a product?
Complete the online complaint / investigation form and follow the instructions for submission.
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What does NSF do with a complaint about certified products?
If the complaint is validated by NSF, the manufacturer is required to take appropriate corrective action. If the complaint is not validated by NSF, no further action is taken.
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What is a public notice?
A public notice is a process by which NSF informs the public, industry, and regulatory communities of a non-conformance of public health significance found in a listed product that is not corrected. These notices are generally performed through the use of publications, press releases, and website notification.
Have Questions? Need to Request an Investigation
Contact Our Regulatory Affairs Hotline
- e regulatory@nsf.org
- p +1 734 769 5105
Toll Free USA
+1800 NSF MARK (800 673 6275)
NSF Regulatory Experts
are available to make presentations at meetings and conferences, in person or via webinar, on a wide variety of public health topics.
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Federal Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, and Professional and Industry Associations
Stan Hazan, Sr. Director
- p +1 800 673 6275, x5105
- e hazan@nsf.org
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State and Local Health Departments
Stan Hazan, Sr. Director
- p +1 800 673 6275, x5105
- e hazan@nsf.org
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Building and Plumbing Inspectors, Water Regulators and Water Utilities
Jeremy Brown
- p +1 800 673 6275, x5196
- e brown@nsf.org
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Product Certification Inquiries and General NSF Information
Mindy Costello
- p +1 800 673 6275, x6612
- e info@nsf.org
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