How to Become NSF Certified

Key Elements of the NSF Certification Process include:

• Application for initial NSF Certification

   

• Product testing
  Test methods and acceptance criteria specified in NSF Draft Standard 75 ensure that a product will not support the rapid and progressive growth of potentially hazardous bacteria. Some examples include pH measurement, water activity, and if required, the inoculation of specific strains of bacteria.
• Plant Audit
  The production facility is audited initially and annually. These audits assure that only authorized ingredients are used in the products, quality assurance and quality control procedures are followed in the manufacturing, and all requirements of the Standard are met.
• Certification
  NSF certification is awarded after all requirements for listing have been successfully completed, a signed contract has been returned, and an Official Listing has been generated. Products meeting the NSF criteria for Certification may display the NSF Mark on the product label. They are also eligible to be listed on the NSF web site and in printed Listing books.

Benefits of NSF Certification

• The NSF Mark enjoys worldwide recognition and trust among public health officials.
• The NSF Mark assures manufacturers, retailers, regulators, and consumers that the products have been tested and are safe to store at room temperature.
• Retailers can display products certified to NSF Standard 75 at room temperature, freeing up valuable refrigeration space.
• Certification reduces the need for multiple testing for different states.
• Certified customers may use the NSF Mark as a marketing tool to increase your opportunities for growth.

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