Leveraging Your NSF Certification: Now that you've received NSF Certification ... why not leverage the Mark to your advantage.
NSF International is regularly cited in news stories in your neighborhood and around the world. The following are recent excerpts from stories referencing NSF and its experts in major international, national, regional and local media. If available, we have added web links to full articles, but please note that links can expire within days of the report, and some media outlets require registration.
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August 28, 2008
USA Today
NFL Earmarks $1.4 Million for Serious Anti-steroid Message to Youths
August 26, 2008
MedPage Today
Toxic Metals Prevalent in Traditional Indian Medicines
August 19, 2008
The Wall Street Journal
What's Coming From Your Tap?
August 10, 2008
Michigan Radio News
Overseas Business Booming for A2 Safety Company
August 7, 2008
NPI Center.com
NSF and Supermarket News Announce Global Food Safety Webinar
August 4, 2008
Environmental Protection Online
NSF Receives Silver LEED Certification
August 1, 2008
Quality Assurance Magazine
Capt. Craig A. Shepherd Receives 2008 Walter F. Snyder Award
July 30, 2008
Ann Arbor Business Review
NSF International to Help With LEED Applications
July 28, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business
Rising Imports, Food-borne Illnesses Increase Demand for NSF's Services
July 24, 2008
City Pages
The Hustle Behind the Muscle: A Conversation With Perry Castellano, Twins Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
July 23, 2008
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
NSF Receives Silver LEED Certification
July 22, 2008
Water and Wastes Digest
Petie Davis Appointed Business Unit Manager of NSF’s Sustainability Programs
July 10, 2008
Water and Wastewater.com
Vapor Control Balls for Potable Water Reservoirs
July 7, 2008
MSNBC
From Pills to Pillows, When to Replace Your Stuff
July 4, 2008
Water Online
NSF Certifies Vapor Control Balls
July 3, 2008
Water & Wastewater News
DRNA Amalgam Separator Is ISO Compliant
June 25, 2008
Freshinfo
NSF-CMi Expands to Serve Asia-Pacific Region
June 19, 2008
Ann Arbor Business Review
NSF Creates Sustainable Flooring Standard
June 17, 2008
Water Technology Online
NSF Opens Asia-Pacific HQ in Bangkok
June 16, 2008
Ann Arbor Business Review
NSF International to Open Office in Thailand
June 10, 2008
Health Officials Track Salmonella, Suspect Tomatoes
Overseas Business Booming for A2 Safety Company
May 22, 2008
Restaurants and Institutions
Simple Safety
May 19, 2008
Beverage Daily
Natural Beverage Quality Certification Extended
May 12, 2008
Engineeringtalk
Shell Receives Hygiene Certification
May 9, 2008
NUTRAingredients.com
NSF Amends Supplement Standards Ahead of FDA Deadlines
May 9, 2008
The Oregonian
Baby colors? Add Green to Classic Pink and Blue
May 9, 2008
Quality Assurance Magazine
NSF International Launches New Beverage Quality Program
May 2, 2008
Fast Casual
NSF Int'l Launches Beverage Quality Program
May 1, 2008
Fox Business
Shell Becomes First Company Worldwide to Receive ISO 21469 Certification
May 2008
The National Provisioner
NSF Food Safety Leadership Awards Presented at the 2008 Food Safety and Security Summit
April 2, 2008
WaterTech Online
Pharma-in-water Product Standards Considered
April 2, 2008
Water & Wastes Digest
NSF Discusses AP Report on Pharmaceuticals in Water and Next Steps
March 24, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business
Crain's M&A Awards
March 21, 2008
ANSI News & Publications
California Formally Adds NSF/ANSI 61 to its Waterworks Standards
March 21, 2008
Nutraingredients-usa.com
Sabinsa Audit Confirms GMPs in India
March 20, 2008
Supermarket News
Spartan Stores Becomes NSF Food Safety Certified
March 17, 2008
Nation's Restaurant News
Temperature Monitoring Improves Food Safety
March 12, 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cameron to See Neurologist
February 2008
Reader's Digest
Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water
January 15, 2008
The Grand Rapids Press
Spartan Stores Get A for Food Safety
December 19, 2007
The Republican
NSF: 3 Letters That Offer Extra Protection
December 18, 2007
Seattle Times
5 Things to Avoid at a Dollar Store
December 13, 2007
Reuters
Recent Reports Underscore the Importance of Testing Supplements for Athletic
Banned Substances
November 8, 2007
The Providence Journal
State will Post Food Inspections on Website
November 8, 2007
WCSH-TV, ME
Food Inspection Reports for Rhode Island's Restaurants Posted Online
November 8, 2007
QSR Web
NSF Launches Dine Safer Food Safety Certification
November 7, 2007
Tallahassee Democrat
Wastewater Division Earns Praise
November 7, 2007
Industry Week
Strengthen Your Supply Chain, Protect Your Brand
November 2007
Machinery Lubrication Magazine
How to Make Your Food or Beverage Facility Successful
August 22, 2007
cnn.com
The Best Multivitamin for You -- and 11 to Steer Clear Of
August 31, 2007
pressconnects.com
Bottle vs. Tap - When It Comes to Water, Experts Say There Is No Real Difference
July 2007
machinerylubrication.com
What You Need to Know About Food-grade Lubricants
Learn more about the regulations and registrations that impact nonfood compounds.
July 24, 2007
mykawartha.com
Brita-type Jugs Not Enough to Filter Lead
NSF International determined that none of the pitcher filters currently on the market are able to reduce lead to provincially acceptable standards in homes that have elevated levels.
July 24, 2007
wtopnews.com
Dollar Store Shoppers: What Not to Buy
Although dollar stores can have some great bargains, there are a few types of products that should be avoided.
June 28, 2007
crainsdetroit.com
NSF Gets Restraining Order Against New York Company
NSF International enforced its certification mark rights against New York City-based Duso Chemical Co. Inc., which admitted to including the NSF Mark on its products without authorization.
June 26, 2007
forbes.com
New Survey Reveals Patrons will do Almost Anything to Avoid Touching Surfaces in Public Restrooms
NSF International found two different types of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and coliform) on 10% of paper towel dispensers and other surfaces during a recent study.
May 23, 2007
dallasnews.com
Rangers Steer Feldman Clear of BALCO Link
Lori Bestervelt is the chief technical officer for NSF International, the Michigan company that certifies supplements for MLB and the NFL. She said studies have shown 15-20 percent of supplements contain ingredients that will cause athletes to test positive for banned substances.
April 1, 2007
msnbc.com
7 Mistakes Even Safe Cooks Make
Think restaurants are scary? Turns out you're also at risk in your very own kitchen. Food safety experts offer tips to help protect against foodborne illness at home.
March 22, 2007
freep.com
Being Wash-Wise Is Smart
Washing your hands is more important than you might think! Jerry Bowman of NSF International discusses how proper hand washing can help prevent sick days.
February 2007
concierge.com
Drinking Water
One sip of tainted water can ruin your trip. This article offers tips on how to safely slake your thirst with bottled water when traveling.
October 10, 2006
Phonecasting.com
Food Safety on Star Ingredients with Stacey Byrne
Stacey Byrne interviews NSF International to discuss a spinach foodborne illness outbreak, what causes foodborne illness and how consumers can easily protect themselves in their own homes.
October 3, 2006
WLS-TV/DT Chicago
Schools Can Be a Hotbed of Bacteria
An elementary school, where kids share practically everything, is a potential Petri dish of possibility to spread germs. "Good Morning America" had microbiologist Robert Donofrio, director of the microbiology lab at public health and safety firm NSF International in Ann Arbor, Mich., spend a day following Nick around school.
September 15 , 2006
WTOP News
Eat Those Restaurant Leftovers Within a Day
Darci Marchese from WTOP Radio interviews NSF International regarding how to best handle restaurant leftovers.
July 10, 2006
Canada.com Network
Canadian Athletes Encouraged by New Anti-Doping Initiative
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, Canada's anti-doping police, and public health and safety company NSF International launched a partnership Monday that will help athletes make informed decisions about which supplements are safe.
July 5, 2006
WDIV Detroit
Ann Arbor Company Tests Benefits of Vitamins
Kathy Jordan is a dietician and general manager of dietary supplements at NSF International, an Ann Arbor-based company that certifies vitamins and supplements to make certain they contain what they claim to. The company also tests the vitamins to make sure they break down in the stomach the way they're supposed to.
June 5, 2006
Crains Detroit Business
NSF Plans $23M Lab Addition
NSF International is spending $23 million to double laboratory space at its Ann Arbor headquarters to support fast-rising demand for its testing and certification services. A new 82,000 square foot addition adjacent to its current building should be complete by the first quarter of 2007, creating 100 new technical jobs.
June 5, 2006
Los Angeles Times
To Purify Water, Low-tech Methods Can Be Highly Effective
If you're headed to a developing country or bound for advertures where bubbling streaqms becon, use common sense and consider the latest in water disinfection. The author discusses several options, but recommends picking a filter whose label says it is certified by NSF for cyst reduction.
April 1, 2006
Detroit News
Goodbye, Greenies; Hello, Testing
Now players have to stick to over-the-counter supplements -- baseball and its union would prefer they take pills only that have been pre-approved. Management and the players' association are having NSF International, a company based in Ann Arbor, Mich., certify that products are clean.
March 6, 2006
CESA News
NSF - Your Passport to North America - Exclusive Offer to CESA Members
NSF and CESA have worked together to deliver an exclusive offer to all CESA members. Companies interested in pursuing food equipment products certification for exports to North America can benefit from a max. $1,000 USD discount on NSF initial costs for NSF sanitation and electrical safety certification.
March 11, 2006
iVillage.com - Health
More Than Hydration: Enhanced Waters
Monique Ryan, a Chicago sports nutritionist, suggests that with any water, look for what is NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified. The foundation tests waters for safety. "It's better to know that what you're getting is actually what it says than to worry about what kind it is," says Ryan.
March 8, 2006
Kitchen and Bath Design News
Analyzing Kitchen Sanitation and Countertop Choices
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 76 million people get sick from food-related illnesses every year in the U.S. While many such illnesses have absolutely nothing to do with residential kitchen countertops, most meals are still prepared at home. Therefore, kitchen countertops do play a role, whether in promoting or in slowing the spread of these illnesses. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) developed NSF/ANSI Standard 51, which regulates a wide variety of materials used in food equipment, including countertops.
March 8, 2006
Ann Arbor News
NSF to Do Testing for Major League Baseball
Ann Arbor-based testing and certification firm NSF International will have final say on which performance-enhancing dietary supplements Major League Baseball offers players this season as the sport attempts to root out steroids. An NSF manager said the program is intended to help athletes of any age or skill and their parents decide which supplements to take and which to leave on the shelf.
March 6, 2006
ABC News
Baseball to Sell Approved Supplements
Major league baseball teams will start selling approved supplements to players in an effort to prevent positive drug tests. NSF International in Ann Arbor, Michigan will test and certify that products are free of banned substances. Teams will then buy the products and make them available for resale to players in major league clubhouses.
March 6, 2006
USA Today
Baseball to Sell Approved Supplements
Management and the players' association are having NSF International, a company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, do auditing and testing of products. Once certified, teams will buy the products and make them available for resale to players.
February 27, 2006
Business Week
Kathleen Jordan of NSF International Responds to Omission of NSF/ANSI 173 in Article
"How Safe are Diet Supplements?" (Science & Technology, Jan. 30), neglected to note the NSF/ANSI Standard 173: Dietary Supplements, developed by NSF International in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada. The NSF Mark means the supplement has met American National Standard requirements. It also means products are tested and production facilities are inspected to ensure that what's on the label matches what's in the supplement.
February 19, 2006
Organic Gardening
Eight Ways to Reduce Fluoride Exposure
The best way to remove fluoride from your drinking water is to have a reverse osmosis filter unit installed under your kitchen sink. (Pitcher and faucet-mounted carbon-based water filters do not get rid of fluoride.) For a list of filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation to remove fluoride, call 800-673-8010 or go to their website.
February 19, 2006
Organic Gardening
Label Lingo: How to Read a Supplement Bottle
Even if a supplement is labeled NATURAL, it doesn't mean necessarily mean it's safe. Vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, where they're defined as foods, not drugs. That means supplements aren't held to the same standards as over-the-counter and prescription medications-in fact, the FDA tests products only after they receive complaints. To find the highest-quality product, it pays to decode the label.
January 12, 2006
Fit Pregnancy
Thinking Green
Obstetricians consistently stress the importance of drinking fluids during pregnancy. But concerns about lead, mercury and other potential contaminants lurking in water may have you thinking twice before reaching for the tap. For a list of water filters capable of removing lead, visit the NSF International website.