NSF International has entered into an historic agreement with the Philippine National Government to use NSF standards for drinking water treatment units as the basis for all devices tested, certified and evaluated in the Philippines. The agreement, which will allow NSF technical experts to work directly with the Philippine Bureau of Health Devices and Technology, Department of Health (DOH-BHDT), is a key step that will lead to the development of Philippine standards that raise the quality of drinking water for the consuming public.
“There is no disagreement in the Philippines that water quality is a serious health issue for many people,” said Agnette P. Peralta, director, DOH-BHDT. “Having standards for the testing and certification of water treatment devices is vitally important to the consumers who must decide which product will provide them with improved water quality. We are pleased to be working cooperatively with NSF as we develop appropriate national standards in the Philippines.”
The ultimate goal of standards development is to provide uniform requirements for acceptance in domestic and global markets, and protect consumers through independent product testing and certification to these standards. All standards undergo multiple reviews and revisions to ensure they remain up-to-date with the changing needs of the marketplace and regulatory agencies.
