NSF International Overview NSF International Established in 1944

NSF International Overview

NSF International Established in 1944, as the National Sanitation Foundation, (University of Michigan Professors), a standards developer and product certifier for Food Equipment. Independent, not-for-profit, third party organization. 370+ staff, scientists and engineers (200+ independent field auditors, worldwide). World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Food Safety and Drinking Water Safety and Treatment. The Public Health and Safety Company™.

Ann Arbor, Michigan Headquarters

Mission Statement NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is dedicated to being the leading global supplier of public health and safety-based risk management services serving the interests of all stakeholders.

NSF Risk Management Capabilities Product certification services. Standards development. Regulatory/ Governmental Issues Support. Toxicology and lab services. – – – Insurance Risk Assessments (AIG). Informational support / customized systems. Training and Education / Center for Public Health Education. Food Safety and Security. NSF-ISR ISO Registration. Audit Services.

NSF – Positioned for Leadership NSF is in the unique position to become the leader in North America in providing Risk Management Services. NSF offers a large array of Risk Management and Services, including: – – – – Full range of audit services. Toxicology and lab services. Standards development. Management registration services. Education and training. Information services. Advice on Regulatory issues.

The Value of the NSF Mark Strong Industry and Consumer Reputation. High level of Regulatory and Governmental Mark Acceptance. Worldwide acceptance of the NSF Mark in 88 countries. Leading Standards Developer with over 44 standards currently active.

NSF Certification Programs Food Equipment. Bottled Water. Bakery Products. DWTU. Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals. Packaged Ice. Wastewater Treatment Units. Plumbing Products. Biohazard Cabinetry. Pool & Spa. Non Food Compounds. Cookware / Utensils.

NSF Mark Exposure Over 140, 000 products. Over 4, 000 companies worldwide. Over 6, 000 plants. Providing services in 88 countries. Over 4, 000 NSF Marks issued annually. Compounded Annual Growth of 27% over the past five years.

NSF Mark Exposures (continued) Number of Companies Number of Products Food Equipment 2071 83, 567 Plumbing 338 20, 802 Pool & Spa 107 6, 080 Drinking Water Treatment Components 752 13, 960 Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals 584 15, 184 Non Food Compounds 156 20, 000 Program

Building Brand Awareness – New Program Initiatives Consumer product focused programs, including: – Dietary Supplements Certification. – DWTU (continual growth) Certification. – Food Safety and Security. – Residential Food Equipment and Appliances Certification. – Bottled Water Certification. Broad-based consumer product programs.

Consumer Affairs Office Dedicated, highly-trained personnel, responding to over 15, 000 annually: – Calls. – Emails. – Letters. Distribution of FREE consumer literature. – – Dietary Supplements. Bottled Water. Food Safety. Residential Appliances.

Consumer Affairs Office Examples of currently available consumer brochures:

Consumer Web Support Over 2. 5 million web site hits in 2001 (www. nsf. org). – Extensive consumer information available on our site. Major enhancement of consumer web site, Spring 2002. – – – – News article postings. Consumer Newsletters. Consumer marketing through permission email. Listing of companies certified products. Hyperlinks with client web sites. Additional links to your clients web sites. Timely and informational industry related postings.

Building Brand Awareness – Mass Media Exposure NSF Mark had over 44, 000 in circulation reach in 2001. Over 700 unique mentions. Over 70% of mentions were consumer products related. Major media outlets include: – – – NBC, Today Show New York Times Washington Post Consumer Reports Family Circle Weight Watchers

NSF Advantages Nearly 60 years of product certification experience. – Full scope dietary supplement certification now available. Leading Consensus based standards developer, with over 44 active standards. – NSF Draft Std. 173 for Dietary Supplements. – Developed through a joint committee on Dietary Supplements, with stakeholders including industry, FDA, AOAC, INA, and trade associations. • Dr. Douglas Park, FDA, Chairperson. NSF is a fully accredited standards developer and certifier by American National Standards Institute. NSF is a recognized world leader as an independent third party certifier.