Certification Enforcement Actions
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The manufacturers listed under the Certification Enforcement Actions tab do not have the specifically identified products certified by NSF and/or are misusing the registered NSF certification mark on their products, in literature or on their website. They may also be trying to imply that their products are NSF certified when they are not.
The list also contains products that have had their certification revoked for noncompliance. Products that are no longer certified will be displayed for no longer than two years.
If you have any questions or comments about these enforcement actions, please submit an online complaint/investigation form or contact Stan Hazan, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Association Programs at hazan@nsf.org or 800-NSF-MARK (800-673-6275).
Dates: December 3, 2013
Company: Everyday Living by The Kroger Company
3800 Southeast 22nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
Issue: The use of NSF International’s certification mark on products that are not NSF certified.
Description: Meat thermometers with a model number of 61152 bearing the NSF certification mark are being offered for sale at a number of locations. Model 61152 is not NSF certified.
Dates: November 18, 2013
Company: Katadyn Asia Co., Ltd.
Seunghee Bldg. 4th Floor
163 Sinsa-dong, Eunpyung-gu Seoul
Republic of Korea
Issue: Unauthorized use of an NSF International test report and claims of NSF certification.
Description: Katadyn Asia Co., Ltd. is displaying on their website, http://katadyn.co.kr/01com/com04.asp, a test report bearing the NSF mark This test report was issued to Marathon Ceramics. Marathon Ceramics is not a NSF certified company nor is Katadyn Asia Co., Ltd.
Dates: October 21, 2013
Company: Sullivan Import & Export PTY
14 Soutpan Street, Laboria Area
Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
Republic of South Africa
Product: Chia Seed
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF/QAI mark and fraudulent certification documentation.
Description: Distributing fraudulent certification documentation, which includes the NSF/QAI mark, thus implying this product is certified by NSF/QAI International.
Dates: October 15, 2013
Company: Tami Systemtenik
Kaki Bukit Road 1
Eunos Technolinnk Blk 7 #03-04
Singapore 415937
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF mark on website - www.tami.com.sg
Description: Tami Systemtenik is using the NSF mark on their website implying that their products are certified by NSF International. They do not have any NSF certified products.
Dates: June 20, 2013 and October 11, 2013
Company: Driven Sports Inc.
672 Dogwood Ave.
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Product: CRAZE Performance Fuels (all flavors)
Issue: Unauthorized use and claim on product packaging that product was manufactured in a NSF GMP for Sport certified facility
Description: Driven Sports Inc. is not an NSF GMP for Sport registered company and is not authorized to claim that any of their products have been manufactured in an NSF GMP for Sport certified facility. Any products bearing this statement were not authorized to make this type of claim and these products have not approved, certified or authorized by NSF International.
Date: September 26, 2013
Company: All About Naturals, Inc.
2627 East Parleys Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF GMP registered mark.
Description: The NSF GMP registered mark appears on the website, www.allaboutnaturals.com. All About Naturals, Inc. is not authorized to use any NSF mark and is not GMP registered by NSF International.
Date: September 20, 2013
Company: Nature’s Choice
www.naturensval.se
Sweden
Product: Aloe Vera Dalton Max 700
Issue: Unauthorized claim of QAI certification on website.
Description: Claim being made on website that the Aloe Vera Dalton Max 700 product is certified by Quality Assurance International. This product is not certified by QAI.
Date: September 19, 2013
Company: Global Refrigeration Inc.
5855 Grant Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44105
Product: Various commercial refrigerated products ( Ice Cream Cabinets, Chests, Storage Freezers, etc.)
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF mark on product specification sheets.
Description: NSF mark appears on product specification sheets. Products manufactured by Global Refrigeration Inc. are not certified by NSF.
Date: September 19, 2013
Company: Helen Exports PVT.
Frederick Bojars Vej 61
20099 Alborg
Denmark
Product: Dairy Products
Description: A counterfeit certificate of registration supposedly issued by NSF-ISR is claiming to be registered by NSF-ISR HACCP and Food Safety Registration. Helen Exports PVT. Is not registered by NSF-ISR.
Date: July 22, 2013
Company: Kaap Bossie Netherlands
P.O. Box 8075
1201 HB Hilversum
Netherlands
Product: ORGANIC HONEYBUSH TEA (for Adults and Children Versions)
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF/QAI mark on product literature.
Description: Distributing product literature with the NSF/QAI Certified Organic mark, thus implying these products are certified by NSF/QAI International.
Date: May 2, 2013
Company: Ginde USA, Inc.
4004 Sardis Drive, Suite 6
Indian Trail, NC 2807904
Product: Pipe
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF mark on the website, www.gindepipesystems.co, and marketing materials.
Description: As of April 2012, Ginde USA, Inc. products have not been certified by NSF International.
Date: August 10, 2012
Company: Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc.
2924 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Description: Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. is advertising its products as being NSF approved and is using the NSF mark on their literature. Their products are not certified by NSF International.
Date: March 27, 2009
Company: Diprec
Amado Nervo # 450-A, Del. Tlahuac C.P. 13260
Mexico, D.F.
Description: Diprec, by the unauthorized use of the NSF International registered trademark on its website, Diprec.com, is implying its food service equipment is NSF International certified when, in fact, it is not.
Date: March 30, 2009
Company: LSE-Systems AG
Park Rohrbühl
Sihleggstr, 23
CH-8832 Wollerau
Switzerland
Description: LSE-Systems AG is referencing their water pipe renovation system as being NSF Standard 61 certified on its website thus implying that they are NSF certified when, in fact, they are not NSF certified.
Date: June 18, 2007
Company: Adamation
7039 E. Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040-3620
Website: www.adamationinc.com
Product: Dishwashers and Pot and Pan Washers
Issue: Unauthorized use of the NSF International certification mark
Description: Adamation is misrepresenting a number of dishwashers by the use NSF International certification mark on its website and product manuals. These items are not certified by NSF International.
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How can I obtain current NSF Listings of certified products?
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Who do I contact with questions regarding specific NSF or NSF/ANSI Standards (not certified products)?
Send letter or email to Jessica Evans (jevans@nsf.org), Director of Standards. Please enclose all pertinent information regarding the issue and the affected standard.
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How can I get an NSF employee to do a presentation about a specific NSF program or service?
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How do I file a complaint about a product?
To file a complaint, please complete the online complaint / investigation form. Hard copies of the form may be obtained by contacting Stan Hazan, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Association Programs, at 800-NSF-MARK (800-673-6275) or hazan@nsf.org. When completing a complaint form, please be sure to include all relevant information, e.g., source and location of the complaint, specific details, product description, model number and/or serial and location of complaint, specific details, product description, model number and/or serial number, evidence of NSF mark misuse, etc.
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What does NSF do with a complaint about certified products?
Upon receipt of a complaint form, a copy is forwarded to the appropriate service representative for validation. Validation should occur through an investigation at the site within two weeks. If the complaint is found valid, the subject company of the investigation is informed. If found invalid, the complaint file is closed and placed in the official NSF corporate file. If a complaint is valid, the manufacturer is instructed to produce corrective action to regain conformity to the standard.
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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.
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How do I propose a change to a standard?
An issue document can be completed by any stakeholder to suggest a modification to an existing standard. You can also contact Jessica Evans, Director of Standards, at 800-NSF-MARK (800-673-6275) or jevans@nsf.org.
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