The Public Health and Safety Organization

NSF International protects and improves global human health. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers look to us to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment.

Operating Your Business During COVID-19

Checked by NSF™ provides businesses with practical and independent verification of COVID-19 preventative measures, providing employees and customers reassurance that the highest level of procedures are implemented.

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What We Do

Testing, Inspection and Certification

We provide certification, testing and auditing to public health standards in all key industries and sectors worldwide.

Consulting

Separate from certification, our experts provide world-class strategic and technical consulting services tailored to you.

Training and Education

Our online, on-site and on-demand training keeps companies ahead of the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Standards Development

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

What Does the NSF Mark Mean?

The NSF mark is your assurance that a product has been tested by a trusted independent certification organization. It is valued by consumers, manufacturers, retailers and regulatory agencies worldwide.

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News and Events

Avoid a House of Horrors This Halloween

October 27, 2020

With COVID-19 cases surging across the United States, NSF International is urging families and communities to find safer alternatives to trick-or-treating this Halloween.

NSF International Appoints John Rowley and Angelo Petrillo Vice Presidents of Food and Business Development

October 19, 2020

New executives bring depth of international experience to grow global markets

NSF International Sponsors the 2020 Food Safety Summit

October 12, 2020

NSF will announce the 2020 Food Safety Leadership Award winner and present a session for foodservice establishments to address COVID-19 concerns

Plumbing Standard Revisions Tighten Lead Leaching Criteria in Drinking Water

September 22, 2020

Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices

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