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NSF International
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NSF International, formerly National Sanitation Foundation, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that develops standards and provides product certification and education in the field of public health and safety.
Serving manufacturers operating in 80 countries, NSF was founded in 1944 and has its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
NSF International, often referred to as simply NSF, certifies materials and products for a multitude of applications. One important field of NSF's interest are materials and products that come into contact with Drinking Water Systems components.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 is the nationally (USA) recognized standard for all devices, components and materials which contact drinking water. Established in 1988, NSF/ANSI Standard 61 ensures that components used to deliver drinking water are safe, and don't contribute contaminants that might cause adverse human health effects by setting minimum requirements through testing and evaluating products/materials. These contaminants include those regulated by the USEPA and Health Canada. NSF employs toxicologists, chemists, microbiologists, molecular biologists and engineers. These scientists are responsible for the testing and certification of products and materials. Some clients of NSF include: Moen, PricePfister, Kohler, GE, DOW, BASF, Pur, Brita, Whirlpool, Culligan, Mueller, Jado, and Coca-Cola. Over 20,000 companies have products and materials that are certified by NSF. NSF is currently working with the NFL (National Football League) to test dietary supplements in order to ensure that these drugs/herbs are legitimate and contain what is listed on the packaging. NSF impacts the daily lives of every American and people around the world. NSF ensures that the water you drink and the food you eat is safe for consumption. NSF's motto "Live Safer"
NSF International Corporate Brochure: http://www.nsf.org/business/newsroom/Corp_Brochure.pdf
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