Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs): NSF International
Craig S. Morr
Director, Quality
789 North Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (800) NSF MARK
Fax: (734) 827 7182
Website: http://www.nsf.org/
Organizational Overview
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the world leader in standards development, product certification,
education, and risk-management for public health and safety. For 65 years, NSF has been committed to public health, safety, and protection of the environment.
While focusing on food, water, and the environment, NSF develops national standards, provides learning opportunities through the Center for Public Health Education,
and provides third-party conformity assessment services while representing the interests of all stakeholders.
The primary stakeholder groups include industry, the regulatory community, and the public at large.
NSF is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences. NSF’s professional staff includes engineers,
chemists, toxicologists, and environmental health professionals with broad experience both in public and private organizations.
NSF has earned the Collaborating Center designations by the World Health Organization (WHO) for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.
Serving manufacturers that operate in 100 countries,
NSF was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI USA . The NSF Mark is recognized for
its value in international trade around the world and is respected by
regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
NSF International's family of accredited
companies includes; NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., NSF/CMi,
Plc., and Quality Assurance International, Inc.
Scope of Conformity Assessment Activity
NSF International:
Beverages & Bottled Water Quality, Biosafety Cabinetry, British Retail Consortium (BRC), Dietary Supplements, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals (NSF/ANSI 60), Drinking Water Treatment Units (NSF/ANSI 42, 44, 53, 55, 58, 62), Electrical Safety, Food Equipment (20+ NSF/ANSI Standards), Food Processing Equipment, Functional Food & Beverages, HACCP, ISO 21469 - Food Grade Lubricants, Kitchen Products, ISO 11143, Municipal Drinking Water System Components (NSF/ANSI 61), Plumbing System Components (NSF/ANSI 14, 24, ASSE, ASTM, ASME, CSA, IAPMO), Recreational Water Products (NSF/ANSI 50), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Sustainability Services (NSF/ANSI 140, BIFMA), Toy Safety, Wastewater Systems (NSF/ANSI 40, 41, 46, 245).
NSF/CMi:
Gafta Trade Assurance Scheme, National Dairy Farm Assured Scheme, International Food Standard for Auditing Retailer Branded Food Products, BRC Global standard for Food Safety, BRC/IoP Global Standard for Packaging & Packaging Materials, LEAF Marque Standard, Assured British Pigs Scheme, Assured Produce Scheme, Assured Combinable Crops Standards, ABM/AIMS - Abattoirs, Cutting & Packing Plants Standard, ACC Beef & Lamb/Assured British Meat Standards, GLOBALGAP Plant Propagation Material Standard, GLOBALGAP- Integrated Farm Assurance, Assured Chicken Production Standard, RSPCA/Freedom Food Welfare Standards, SI 2000/3047
NSF International Strategic Registrations:
QMS: ISO 9001, Aerospace (AS9003, 9100, 9110, 9120), ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949
EMS: ISO 14001, American Tree Farm System, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), RC14001, RCMS, SFI-PEFC Chain of Custody, Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
FSMS: ISO 22000, [C-GMP B2] Certification of Quality Control of Feed Materials
ISMS: ISO 27001.
Quality Assurance International:
National Organic Program, EU 2092/91, IFOAM, Canadian Organic Regime, Japanese Agricultural Standards, NSF/ANSI 305, Quebec Organic Reference Standards.
NSF International companies are accredited by:
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
- Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA)
- Counseil des appellations agroalimentaires du Quebec (CARTV)
- International Accreditation Service (IAS)
- International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
- International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) - National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program
- Productschap Diervoeder (PDV) – Dutch Feed Board
- Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)
- The Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
- United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Organic Program (NOP)
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International Activities by Region
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
China
Europe
India
Middle East
Africa
Tarik Bellachene
Kleine Kloosterstraat 6
1932 Zaventem Belgium
Phone: +32 27 713 654
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage:
http://www.nsf.org/international/africa/index.asp
NSF International is proud to present its ever growing international presence across Africa. With more and more companies on the African continent recognizing the importance of NSF's independent, third-party product certification in food and water, NSF International now has a dedicated team, to take care of local market needs.
Americas
Cheryl Luptowski
P.O. Box 130140
789 North Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: +1 734 769 8010
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/
NSF International helps protect you and your customers by testing and certifying products worldwide and writing internationally recognized standards for food, water and consumer goods. As an independent, not-for-profit, global organization our ongoing commitment for public health and safety is to encourage everyone to live safer.
Asia-Pacific
Pierre Sbabo
Alma Link Building, 8th Floor
25 Soi Chidlom
Ploenchit Road
Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Phone: +66 02 650 3080
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/asia/thailand/index.asp?program=ThailandEn
To meet the international marketplace demands for independent certification, NSF International has founded NSF Asia Pacific to provide independent third-party services to the food and water industries across Asia. This office is located in Bangkok, Thailand and has an initial focus on NSF product certification and NSF-CMi food safety. Our office here serves as the flagship for all of NSF International's Asian operations
China
NSF Shanghai Co., Ltd.
4th Floor, Building 2
No. 258, Wuyi Road
Shanghai 200050
P.R. China Phone: +86 21 5237 7700B
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/asia/china/shanghai.asp?program=ChinaEn
Chinese manufacturers require independent system registration and product certification in order to facilitate access to international markets. NSF International responded to our customers' needs by establishing a joint venture in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China with Shanghai Audit Centre of Quality System (SAC) in 2005.
The joint venture, NSF Shanghai Co., Ltd., is approved by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) and is authorized to provide comprehensive services to customers requiring management system registration, product certification service of NSF International, or both. Services include product certification in the areas of food and water as well as food safety systems registration. Tailor-made training and seminars can also be arranged.
Europe
Mr. Tarik Bellachene
Kleine Kloosterstraat 6
1932 Zaventem
Belgium
Phone: 32.27.713.654
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/europe/belgium/index.asp?program=BelgiumEn
Belgium is home to NSF International's European office.
Here, the NSF team is ready to respond to interested parties in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. With a friendly, committed, responsive, and multilingual team, NSF Europe focuses primarily on third party product certification services in the areas of food and water.
India
Mr. Vaneet Gupta
Alma Link Building, 8th Floor
25 Soi Chidlom, Ploenchit Road
Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Phone: 91.989.962.7270
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/asia/thailand/index.asp?program=ThailandEn
To meet the international marketplace demands for independent certification, NSF International has founded NSF Asia Pacific to provide independent
third-party services to the food and water industries across Asia. This office is located in Bangkok, Thailand and has an initial focus on NSF product certification and NSF-CMi food safety.
Our office here serves as the flagship for all of NSF International's Asian operations.
Middle East
Mr. Tarik Bellachene
Kleine Kloosterstraat 6
1932 Zaventem
Belgium
Phone: 32.27.713.654
Email: [email protected]
Region-specific Webpage: http://www.nsf.org/international/europe/belgium/index.asp?program=BelgiumEn
Belgium, famous home of the EU institutions and considered as the gateway to Europe, is also home to NSF International's European office.
Here, the NSF team is ready to respond to interested parties in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. With a friendly, committed, responsive, and multilingual team, NSF Europe focuses on, primarily, third party product certification services in the areas of food and water.
