Supply Chain Sustainability
Commit to responsible sourcing and transparency to increase competitiveness and build client, investor and consumer confidence.
NSF’s social responsibility and animal welfare auditing and certification services help demonstrate sustainable practices and reduce risk in your supply chain.
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Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.
Landfill-Free and Waste Diversion Leader Verification
Build consumer trust and market differentiation with third-party verification of your waste management claims.Social Responsibility Audits
Increase social impact and mitigate supply chain risk through social responsibility scheme management, auditing and verification.Animal Welfare and Wellness
Demonstrate your commitment to animal welfare practices in your global supply chain through auditing, certification or verification.SMETA Ethical Audits
Supply chain monitoring is essential to human rights due diligence, and an important tool to help identify risks. Gain confidence with SMETA audits.Sustainability Strategy Solutions
Achieve your organization’s sustainability goals with expert guidance to support your journey.Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management
Develop, monitor, and report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance in your supply chain with expertise from NSF.Product Environmental Performance
Calculate the environmental impact of products or services to achieve your sustainability goals with expert advice from NSF.ESG Reporting
Demonstrate your commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts with sustainability expertise from NSF.ESG Verification Solutions
Verify your ESG reporting results and GHG calculations with independent expertise from NSF.Organic Certification Advice
Navigate organic certification to the NOP and other global organic standards with expert advice from NSF.Sustainability Scan
Are your company’s sustainability practices enough to stand out, meet buyer demands, and satisfy existing and impending regulatory requirements? Not sure? NSF’s Sustainability Scan can help.Environmental Claim Verification
Build trust and brand credibility with independent verification of environmental claims you make about your products, services or business.Rainforest Alliance Certification
Drive more sustainable agricultural production and responsible supply chains with Rainforest Alliance Certification with NSF.
Quality and Compliance Software
If you’re looking for a solution to confidently manage complex and critical data - including supplier compliance, regulatory requirements, and environmental reporting - take a look at NSF’s TraQtion cloud-based software.
Resources
From A to B, Safely: How Transportation Shapes Food Safety, Resilience and Growth
ArticleTransportation is a critical link in the food supply chain, and it’s becoming more complex as it grows in scale.
NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern
PodcastThis series examines chemicals of concern in the food supply chain, including PFAS, and their impact on food safety, materials, and sustainability. Expert insights highlight risks, regulatory attention, and practical steps toward safer material choices.
NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Sustainability and Grocery
PodcastThis series explores how grocery and food retailers are addressing sustainability challenges, from eco-fatigue and cost pressures to regulatory change and food safety considerations. Episodes focus on practical approaches to balancing environmental goals with operational and business needs.
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What’s New with NSF
NSF Launches Independent Certification Standard for Compact Products
August 25, 2026New third-party certification verifies products cutting materials and shipping impacts while maintaining safety and performance.