Government Affairs

Regulators and other governmental officials assume a central role in NSF's standards development, conformity assessment programs, training initiatives, and technical services. Proactive engagement, close collaboration, and robust partnerships ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our processes, contributing significantly to the shared goal of upholding the highest standards in the industries we serve. This cooperative effort underscores the dynamic synergy between NSF and governmental officials, collectively advancing the realms of safety, quality, and compliance.

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 is to improve human and planet health, a mission we share with regulatory agencies and personnel whose job is to do the same.