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8/18/2010
NSF International and the National School Supply and Equipment Association Collaborate to Develop a National Standard for K-12 School Equipment
8/17/2010
NSF International Partners with Taylor Hooton Foundation to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Performance Enhancing Drugs Among Young Athletes
7/29/2010
NSF International’s Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program Certifies First Automotive Collision Safety Parts
7/15/2010
NSF International Celebrates 50 Years of Providing Recreational Water Testing and Certification Services
6/24/2010
NSF Revokes Fayha Al Qassim Certification for Multiple Repeat Non-Conformances of Certification Requirements
6/14/2010
NSF International Announces Mannington Commercial as the First Company Certified to New Sustainable Resilient Flooring Standard
6/9/2010
NSF International Announces Winners of the Clean Hands Game
5/25/2010
NSF International Accredited to Test Plastic Products for Compostability/ Biodegradability Claims
5/4/2010
Charlotte Pipe’s RePVCTM and ReUze™ Receive NSF Certification
4/29/2010
NSF International Performs Energy Efficiency Testing for the Energy Star Program
4/28/2010
GREENGUARD and NSF International Partner to Develop Comprehensive Health-Based Chemical Emission Standard
4/27/2010
NSF International Launches New American National Standard for Resilient Flooring
4/20/2010
NSF International Receives Accreditation for Food Safety Management Systems Registration
2/8/2010
NSF International Launches Certification Program to Verify Quality and Safety of Aftermarket Automotive Parts
2/2/2010
NSF International Launches Clean Hands Game for Classrooms Nationwide
1/5/2010
NSF International Announces New Protocol for Clothes Washers to Help Reduce Allergens
12/2/2009
NSF International Certified for Sport™ Program Announces Support for USADA’s “Supplement Safety Now” Campaign and Increased Enforcement to Safeguard Against Dangerous Products Containing Steroids
11/19/2009
NSF International Celebrates 65 Years of Protecting and Improving Human Health
10/21/2009
NSF International Receives Toy Safety Accreditation
10/8/2009
NSF International Certifies A Leading Importer of Bottled Water in the U.S. – FIJI Water
10/1/2009
NSF International Acquires Global Expertise in Seafood Quality with Surefish
9/21/2009
Newsweek Releases Rankings of Top U.S. Companies Based on Environmental Performance
9/14/2009
COLD-FX® Receives Highest Sports Certification in North America
8/20/2009
NSF-ISR Registers Bay County Florida Supervisor of Elections Office to ISO 9001:2008
7/6/2009
Newform Becomes One of the First European Manufacturers Certified to New Lead Requirements to Take Effect 1/1/2010
6/30/2009
NSF International Appoints New Vice President of Marketing
6/18/2009
NSF International Offers Consumers Free Pool Safety Tips
6/18/2009
Terrance B. Gratton Receives the 2009 Walter F. Snyder Award
6/15/2009
MGS Progetti is Among the First European Manufacturers Certified to New Lead Requirements
6/1/2009
NSF Certifies Herman Miller Products to New Furniture Sustainability Standard
5/12/2009
New Online Resource for Consumers, Athletes and Coaches Concerned about Athletic Banned Substances
5/4/2009
NSF International Provides Educational Information to Celebrate Drinking Water Week
4/30/2009
Hand Washing Can Help Fight Against the Swine Flu
4/28/2009
Sponsor of AB1953 Supports NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G
4/22/2009
NSF International Announces Winners of the Clean Hands Game
4/21/2009
Reminder to Pool Owners & Operators: Seasonal Pools Must Meet New Anti-Entrapment Legislation Before Opening
4/16/2009
Honorable John D. Dingell Speaks at the Growing with a Greening Economy Forum
4/2/2009
NSF International and the Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum to Host Growing with a Greening Economy Forum
4/1/2009
NSF Certifies First Pump Manufacturer to Pool/Spa American National Standards
2/18/2009
NSF International Accredited by IAS for Toy Testing
2/18/2009
NSF’s Organic Ingredients Standard for Personal Care Products Adopted as American National Standard
2/16/2009
NSF Offers Certification for Low Lead Plumbing Products to Support New State Requirements
1/8/2009
The Scrub Club Can Help Combat Seasonal and Avian Flu
12/16/2008
NSF Beverage Quality Certification – A Priority for One of Europe’s Leading Bottled Water Producers
12/4/2008
NSF International Offers Answers to Rising Toy Safety Concerns
11/18/2008
‘AppleBoost Sport’ Apple Peel Capsules Receive Certification from NSF’s Athletic Banned Substances Program
11/6/2008
New Anti-Entrapment Legislation to Take Effect in December to Improve the Safety of Pools and Spas
11/3/2008
Washtenaw County Red Cross and NSF Teach Children the Importance of Hand Washing
10/16/2008
New Draft Standard for Organic Personal Care Products Now Available for Public Review
9/16/2008
Seven Soaper-Heroes Search for the Cleanest Hands in America’s Classrooms
9/3/2008
Beaulieu Commercial Announces First Products Certified With New Sustainability Criteria
8/20/2008
Scrub Club Announced as Finalist for Platinum PR News Award
8/18/2008
NSF Announces New Certification Services for PVC Water Main Pipe
7/21/2008
NSF International Receives Silver LEED Certification
7/15/2008
Plum Market Receives NSF Shop Fresh™ Certification
6/30/2008
NSF International Certifies Purity of Mannatech Products
6/19/2008
American Red Cross and NSF Scrub Club® Announce Collaborative Agreement
6/16/2008
NSF and BIFMA Announce that New Furniture Sustainability Standard is Available for Public Comment
6/16/2008
NSF Opens New Office in Thailand to Enhance Food and Water Quality throughout Asia
6/6/2008
NSF Announces First Gold Certification for Sustainable Resilient Flooring
6/2/2008
NSF Certified Water Becomes Official Water of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU
5/29/2008
NSF Certifies First Pour-Through Filtration Device to New Lead Reduction Protocol
5/1/2008
Shell Becomes First Company Worldwide to Receive ISO 21469 Certification
4/30/2008
NSF Launches New Beverage Quality Program
4/23/2008
NSF International Donates Over 1 Million Bars of Soap
4/1/2008
NSF Discusses Recent AP Report on Pharmaceuticals in Water and Next Steps
3/19/2008
Spartan Stores Becomes Largest U.S. Supermarket Chain to Receive NSF Shop Fresh™ Certification
1/24/2008
NSF International Announces New Handwashing Public Service Announcements
1/17/2008
New Draft Standard for Organic Personal Care Products Now Available for Public Review
1/9/2008
The Scrub Club® Can Help Prevent the Stomach Flu
12/13/2007
Recent Reports Underscore the Importance of Testing Supplements for Athletic Banned Substances
11/19/2007
Scrub Club’s Soaper-Heroes Prepare for Flu Season
11/7/2007
New Standard Simplifies Identification of Sustainable Carpets
11/7/2007
NSF Announces National Food Safety Certification for Restaurants - Dine Safer™
10/23/2007
NSF Announces New Protocol for Hygienic Commercial Hand Dryers
10/18/2007
Scrub Club Helps Kids Fight MRSA
10/2/2007
EPA Expands NSF’s Scope in New WaterSense Program
9/27/2007
NSF Launches New Indoor Air Emissions Certification for Office Furniture
9/19/2007
NSF Announces New Requirements for Lead to Further Protect Public Health