March 2022
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NSF has been designated again a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Water Quality and Food Safety, and now for Medical Device Safety.
As one of approximately 800 WHO Collaborating Centres around the world, NSF contributes to the strengthening of food and water safety and capacity building in developing countries.
“NSF’s designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre is aligned with our mission to protect and improve global human health,” said Pedro Sancha, NSF President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are honored to support the WHO and its Member States in the crucial areas of drinking water quality, food safety, and now medical device safety, leveraging our expertise to support healthier lives around the world.”
NSF’s support to WHO and its 192 Member States includes:
WHO Collaborating Centres are designated by the Director-General of WHO to carry out activities in support of the organization’s programs and mandate for international health. NSF has held the designation of a WHO Collaborating Centre since 1996 and has continuously received designation based on NSF’s technical expertise, independent not-for-profit status, commitment to public health, and continued support for WHO.