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Health and safety play an important role in all industries, especially in those where food is involved or cleanliness is a must. Schools, restaurants and health care facilities need properly tested and validated equipment to ensure they provide safe products or services.
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has been at the forefront of food safety and sanitation for decades. NSF certification is highly beneficial for the food and beverage industry, including equipment manufacturers that are committed to fulfilling their social responsibility to protect public health.
The NSF is an independent certification organization that tests and audits products according to strict health and safety regulations. The organization’s primary objective is to ensure the safety, quality and performance of various products, services and systems.
The National Sanitation Foundation develops and establishes industry standards through a collaborative process with experts, regulators and stakeholders. These standards then serve as benchmarks for best practices and help to protect public health and the environment. When a product or service is NSF certified or NSF listed, it indicates the company meets or exceeds these specific standards and procedures.
The NSF has developed more than 75 standards and protocols to ensure equipment used in the food and beverage industry meets minimum requirements for material safety, design, construction and performance. NSF certification helps prove a business is credible and has acceptable industry technology that can help new products succeed in the market. NSF-certified products may include portable sinks for restaurants, refrigerators and freezers, ice makers, and mobile food carts.
Some of the standards encompass:
When certifying equipment, the NSF analyzes these four main factors:
Although certification is voluntary, many businesses choose to obtain certification and use NSF-certified products to provide themselves and their customers with peace of mind. These are the steps involved in getting an NSF stamp of approval:
The outcome of this intensive process is products that meet highly specific guidelines, making them the best possible options for organizations across many industries.
Although the NSF certification process can be a long and strenuous process with high fees, it can enhance a business’s reputation and customers’ trust in its brand. This certification also helps business owners comply with legal requirements to ensure product safety and quality. As a result, choosing NSF-certified products can make a notable difference in your own business or organization.
NSF-certified products offer many benefits for businesses, especially those working in the food and beverage industry. Ozark River Manufacturing is proud to be listed with the NSF as a special purpose food equipment and device provider.
Purchasing our portable sinks helps you meet strict health and safety standards, even satisfying the requirements for emergency/healthcare applications. With on-demand hot water, quick-connect tanks and a two-year product warranty, you can enjoy advanced, convenient features while complying with the necessary regulations.
We’re committed to continuing our partnership with the NSF and consistently rise to the challenge of maintaining high expectations. Consider the value of buying NSF-approved equipment and get in touch with us at Ozark River Manufacturing today!
Ozark River Manufacturing designs and delivers top-quality, NSF-certified portable sinks. Since 2006, our inventive and bold team has ensured health compliance with quick-connect tanks and instant hot water. With over 55 models, we provide solutions for every need, backed by exceptional customer support and timely delivery. Healthy people matter, and we make a positive impact every day.
