NSF Launches New Electrical Safety Certification Program for Food Equipment Manufacturers

(ANN ARBOR, MI USA) - NSF International (www.nsf.org), The Public Health and Safety Company™, has expanded its certification services to include electrical safety testing and certification for food equipment manufacturers. NSF is the leading global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions. Meeting the stringent requirements established by OSHA, NSF was accredited as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for electrical safety testing in 2000. NSF's recognition by OSHA as a NRTL provides regulatory officials with confidence that food equipment products bearing the NSF Electrical Certification Mark comply with the requirements of UL and CSA safety standards.

The NSF electrical certification program enables manufacturers to access a full range of services required in today's competitive marketplace. Food equipment manufacturers that currently maintain sanitation certification with NSF can now take advantage of the convenience and cost savings associated with using NSF as their single source for electrical certification as well.

"NSF has been the world leader in the food equipment industry since the 1940s and continues to expand its services to meet the demands of the marketplace," says Kevan P. Lawlor, Senior Vice President, Food Safety Programs. "NSF is now positioned to better serve our food equipment customers by eliminating their need to obtain multiple sanitation and electrical certifications, resulting in major savings in costs, time and effort for our clients."

NSF International, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the leading global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions. NSF provides product certification and safety audits for the food and water industries. Other services include management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food Safety and for Drinking Water Safety and Treatment. Serving companies in 88 countries, NSF was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI USA.