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• Open What do the letters "NSF" stand for?

  The letters in our organization’s name do not actually stand for any specific words today. They were derived from our founding name dating back to the 1940s, which was the National Sanitation Foundation. Our name was changed to NSF International in the early 1990s when the National Sanitation Foundation and NSF Testing Labs were merged.

• Open How can I obtain current NSF Listings of certified products?

  Specific listings of any NSF-certified product are free to anyone visiting our website. These listings are updated daily.

• Open How can I get on the mailing list for NSF publications?

  By completing the application form and mailing or faxing it to NSF International, Attn: Marketing, 789 Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

• Open 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.

• Open How can I get an NSF employee to do a presentation about a specific NSF program or service?

  Contact Stan Hazan, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Association Programs, at 800-NSF-MARK (800-673-6275) or hazan@nsf.org.

• Open 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.

• Open 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.

• Open 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.

• Open 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.