Checked by NSF™

Working with companies to reopen and stay open with COVID-19 controls

Checked by NSF™ means that participating organizations have worked directly with NSF’s public health professionals to implement appropriate measures to minimize the risk of COVID-19 among their employees, visitors and guests. Organizations and individual locations authorized by NSF to display the Checked by NSF™ signage have met the requirements detailed below, which were developed by public health experts.

Follow best-practice guidance for employees and customers

Demonstrate implementation of actions to reduce COVID-19 risks

Encourage continuous improvement in practices as science evolves and risks change

Phase 1 – Plan Development and Review

The organization’s reopening plan has been created or vetted by NSF.
The reopening plan complies with guidance from the U.S. CDC, WHO or an appropriate national public health authority.
A staff leader has been designated and trained in the reopening plan and COVID-19 awareness by NSF or another suitable organization.
COVID-19 control plans are in place to address high-touch surfaces, PPE usage, physical distancing, facility systems, employee screening and other risk areas.

Phase 2 – Implement and Operationalize Plan

NSF has documented that all aspects of the reopening plan have been implemented.
Front line staff has been trained on daily operational checklists and company-specific COVID-19 safety protocols.
Individual locations displaying Checked by NSF™ signage meet or exceed local and/or state public health requirements for COVID-19.

Phase 3 – Stay Open and Continuous Improvement

The organization’s operational safety checks are conducted and documented using the Checked by NSF™ app or manually.
The organization continues to monitor, manage and improve its systems and practices.
Program compliance checks are performed by NSF at least every 90 days using the Checked by NSF™ app, remote verification or on-site visits.
Any facility found to be out of compliance with Checked by NSF™ requirements will be given 30 days to correct all deficiencies or will be removed from the program.

Listed Facilities

Organizations displaying Checked by NSF™ signage

To report expired signage or unsafe COVID-19 conditions at a facility displaying Checked by NSF™ signage, contact NSF at nsfservices@nsf.org.

For information about getting your facility listed, visit our business website or email nsfservices@nsf.org.

Who Is NSF? NSF International was founded in 1944 to protect and improve human health. NSF is an independent, global public health organization providing scientific testing, inspection and certification services in 180 countries.

What does Checked by NSF™ mean?

Phase 1 – Plan Development and Review

Phase 2 – Implement and Operationalize Plan

Phase 3 – Stay Open and Continuous Improvement

Listed Facilities