NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern
This 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.
Proof in the Product: Validating PFAS-Free Claims
PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—are under increasing scrutiny for their health and environmental impacts. But how can manufacturers prove their products are truly PFAS-Free? In this episode of NSF Food for Thought, Jess Baker, Senior Scientist at ROCOL, joins NSF’s Sam Cole to discuss ROCOL’s journey as the very first company to achieve NSF’s PFAS-Free certification. Together, they explore what drove ROCOL to pursue certification, how it aligns with customer and regulatory expectations, and what this milestone means for the wider food industry.
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GRSO (RIOS) and NSF Announce Strategic Alliance to Strengthen RIOS Compliance Infrastructure Across India
August 31, 2026This milestone marks the successful completion of the RIOS Auditor Course by NSF’s team in India and the establishment of a robust regional compliance infrastructure to support organizations seeking RIOS certification.
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.
NSF Achieves European Accreditation for Drinking Water Product Certification Ahead of 2027 EU Deadline
July 22, 2026The ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation from BELAC complements NSF’s testing capacity, enabling end-to-end support for EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) readiness ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
Meet NSF at Fruit Attraction
July 15, 2026NSF is excited to be exhibiting at Fruit Attraction, a leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector.