NSF is a trusted global authority in public health and safety, dedicated to improving human and planet health since 1944. We provide science-based services, including standards development, testing, inspection, certification, consulting, and training for the food, water, health products, and life sciences industries.
With a presence in 160 countries, NSF supports 40,000 client sites, conducts 300,000 audits annually, and certifies over 657,000 products worldwide. Our team includes microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and public health professionals who work relentlessly to protect consumers and brands.
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
To improve human and planet health.
We live by four core values:
• Do the Right Thing – Acting with honesty and integrity in all we do.
• Relentlessly Pursue Excellence – Delivering the highest quality and driving continual improvement.
• Treat People Well – Fostering respect, dignity, and professionalism.
• We Are One NSF – Collaborating globally to achieve more together.
NSF partners with leading accrediting bodies and industry stakeholders to set and raise standards that safeguard food safety, water quality, and life-enhancing products. Whether it’s ensuring safe food supply chains or enabling sustainable innovations, NSF is committed to making a positive impact every day.