NSF International develops public health standards, tests and certifies products, and provides auditing and consulting services in food safety, water quality, and consumer products.
NSF International is a mission-driven public health and safety organisation that develops public health standards, tests and certifies products, and provides consulting services. For professionals in regulated product development, its work spans product testing and certification against public health and safety standards, alongside laboratory testing, auditing and inspection, and facility audits conducted as part of safety and compliance engagements. The organisation applies a collaborative, science-driven approach to standards development.
Technical domains covered include food safety, water quality, consumer product testing, public health, and product certification and testing. Consulting engagements are delivered by scientists, auditors, and specialists across these fields, combining laboratory work with on-site assessment.
NSF International is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with offices spanning 110 countries and thousands of professionals worldwide. Its work is organised around independence and integrity, and the organisation describes a culture of continuous learning in which technical expertise is applied to real-world problems, with an emphasis on professional growth, diverse perspectives, and collaborative teamwork across borders.