The National Sanitation Foundation currently goes by the name of NSF International and is most often referred to as NSF.
In this article, we’ll go into a deeper explanation of what NSF International stands for, what purpose they serve, and how it has helped shape the health and safety standards in the United States.
NSF MISSION
NSF International is a not-for-profit organization that oversees public health and safety by establishing standards, product certification, development, education, etc. Manufacturers, like us, seek the certification and standards for consumer products.
Their mission is simple:
“NSF International is dedicated to being the leading global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions while serving the interests of all stakeholders, namely the public, the business community and government agencies.” Their expertise on a scientific and technical level in health and environmental sciences has provided protection to the public since 1944.
NSF AT A GLANCE
Here is a closer look at NSF International at a glance.
They run a number of divisions dedicated to safety standards including:
- The NSF Food Safety Division
- The NSF Water Division
- The NSF Health Sciences Division
- NSF Medical Devices
- The NSF Consumer Products Division
- NSF Sustainability
- NSF International Strategic Registrations
- NSF Education and Training
For more information about how these divisions and a further breakdown, click here.
NSF International certifies 360,000 products.
Some other interesting facts:
- The NSF conducts 160,000 audits annually
- 13,000 products tested annually
- 1,180 field auditors work around the world
- NSF offers services to 150 countries
- 4 regulatory agencies have partnerships with the NSF: FDA, EPA, USDA, and CDC
If you are wondering what all of this means to you, here is the skinny. All of our products are independently certified by NSF International. No matter where you intend on using this product, you should know that it is safe and meets all of the standards and regulations set forth by NSF International. This is important to many of our customers and we are proud to say that our products are stamped with the NSF Logo. You can purchase with confidence from Omega Products Corporation for all of your wire storage, transport, and shelving needs.
We invite you to visit the NSF International website for a more comprehensive look at how they have changed the sanitation and health standards around the world. This not for profit organization has done a lot of good worldwide and for our industry. We like to pass along our quality products bearing this seal of approval.
