Building and Construction

NSF certifies products, services and management systems for the building and construction industry to standards for quality, safety, performance, efficiency and sustainability.

Independent third-party certification and validation from NSF reinforces your product or services claims, verifies management systems performance and provides market credibility.

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Resources

Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings: The Scope of Associated Product Standards

We explore the scope of standards and associated certifications related to ductile iron pipe and fittings that have been used in water distribution and wastewater systems for decades.

Treatment Chemical Contact Products: NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Sections 5 & 8 Differences

We explore the listing differences between Sections 5 and 8 of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, which covers materials or products that come in contact with drinking water treatment chemicals.

Understanding the Steps to Rolling Over Your Electrical Certification

Rolling over your electrical certification from another organization doesn't have to be an overwhelming process — learn the steps in this video.

News and Events

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

United Poly Systems Earns First NSF Certification for HDPE Electrical Conduit

July 29, 2020

NSF certification means products have been evaluated for performance and safety

Our CEO’s Statement on Racism and a Pledge to Take Action

June 12, 2020

I want to add my voice to the chorus of leaders making a public commitment to end racism and injustice toward Black people. I am outraged by the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many others. Their lives mattered. Black lives matter.

Webinar Shares Lessons Learned During Migration to ISO 45001

June 9, 2020

Migrations and transitions are a beast for any organization to tackle. To help, NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) has recorded an ISO 45001 Lessons Learned webinar, which is a useful tool for organizations undertaking migration from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 or tackling ISO 45001 certification for the first time.

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