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NSF-ISR Certification Process

The NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) certification process encompasses nine basic steps. Depending on the standard and client certification status, some steps may include additional sub-steps.

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  • NSF Achieves European Accreditation for Drinking Water Product Certification Ahead of 2027 EU Deadline

    July 22, 2026
    The 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.
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  • NSF Awards World-First Community Catch Certification to Orkney Crab Fishery

    July 13, 2026
    Milestone certification sets a new benchmark for small-scale fishery sustainability and social responsibility.
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  • NSF Issues First-Ever MSC Certification for an Eel Fishery to Perupez S.A.C. and Sakana del Peru

    June 19, 2026
    Third-party certification plays a key role in independently verifying the sustainability of seafood operations.
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  • Spritzer Becomes First Malaysian Bottled Water Brand Certified by NSF for Beverage Quality

    May 21, 2026
    The leading Malaysian bottled water and beverages brand has earned NSF certification from ANSI-Accredited Product Certification Body – Accreditation #0216.
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