TB-009 USP, FDA, NSF

Filters used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications must adhere to industry guidelines and standards set by organizations like the FDA, USP, and NSF International. The USP establishes standards for medicines, healthcare products, food ingredients, and materials in contact with food. The FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of drugs, medical devices, and food products. NSF International sets standards for public health and safety in food, water, and the environment.

Key Points:

• USP sets standards for medicines, healthcare products, and food ingredients.

• FDA ensures safety and effectiveness of drugs, medical devices, and food products.

• NSF International sets standards for public health and safety in food, water, and the environment.

• USP Chapter 88 tests plastic filters for biological reactivity.

• FDA monitors the processes where filters are used.

• FDA compliance is based on materials listed in the CFR.

• NSF standards apply to municipal water filtration and residential water treatment.

• NSF 42, 53, and 61 standards address aesthetic and health-related contaminants in water.

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