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For over 75 years, NSF has led the development of more than 100 American National Standards for public health, environment and sustainability assessment.

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Ecuadorian Rainforest Receives NSF’s First BeVeg Vegan Certification, Covering Nearly 200 Natural Products

October 18, 2022

The independent, third-party certification confirms that the company’s facility and 199 products are Vegan, free from animal ingredients, and cruelty-free.

NSF-ISR Named Certification Body of the Year by IAOB

October 18, 2022

IAOB Certification Body of the Year is the official program to recognize IAOB Certification Bodies who achieve the high-performance standards necessary to meet IATFand IAOB expectations.

TraQtion Works with California LGMA to Modernize Audit and Data Management

September 13, 2022

Cloud-based data management solution will drive increased food safety reporting for California LGMA, whose members produce over 70% of the nation’s lettuce and leafy greens.

NSF Names Sean Etheridge Chief Legal Officer

July 18, 2022

Etheridge will serve as a liaison for executive leadership, management, the Board of Directors, outside legal counsel, and regulatory agencies in all legal and compliance matters.

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