Rick Lawrence

NSF

Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale. NSF is an independent organization that facilitates standards development, product certification, testing, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world's food, water, health and consumer products. Widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves companies in more than 173 countries worldwide. Its 2,500 plus staff includes microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals. Visit us at www.nsf.org.