NSF International

NSF International Offers Two New Green Chemistry Verification Services for Textile Companies

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Environmental chemistry, Chemistry, Green chemistry, Waste minimisation, MRSL, Formulation, Chemist, NSF International, Nature, Science

Through the program, NSF International screens chemical-formulation information supplied by the manufacturer and determines if it meets the requirements of ZHDC MRSL Conformance Level 1 certification.

Key Points: 
  • Through the program, NSF International screens chemical-formulation information supplied by the manufacturer and determines if it meets the requirements of ZHDC MRSL Conformance Level 1 certification.
  • MRSL is a list of chemical substances banned from international use in facilities that process textile materials and trim parts in apparel, leather and footwear.
  • A major benefit of ToxFMD: Companies can comply with supplier requirements and promote green chemistry without divulging proprietary formulations to outside parties.
  • Services include safer chemistry, responsible sourcing for food and textiles, landfill-free, climate services, sustainable product certification and e-waste and forestry verifications.

NSF International Partners With Homeyer Consulting to Prevent Legionella in Healthcare Facilities

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Bacteria, Homeyer, Legionellales, Industrial hygiene, Gram-negative bacteria, Pathogenic bacteria, NSF International, Epidemiology, Legionella, Infection

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Global public health and safety organization NSF International is partnering with Homeyer Consulting Services, Inc. to provide healthcare facilities with specialized water systems management services to control Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Global public health and safety organization NSF International is partnering with Homeyer Consulting Services, Inc. to provide healthcare facilities with specialized water systems management services to control Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
  • Robert Homeyer, President of Homeyer Consulting, noted that his privately held companyis the nation's largest independent industrial water consulting firm.
  • "By partnering with NSF International in healthcare we can bring a whole new dimension to our portfolio of products," Homeyer said.
  • NSF International is also a founding member of the Healthcare Infections Transmission System (HITS) Consortium, whichworks to reduce infections in healthcare settings from bacteria-transmission systems including air and water.