ASPE and NSF International Partner to Advance Public Health and Sustainability Efforts in Plumbing

On May 15, ASPE Executive Director/CEO Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, and NSF International Vice President Pierre Sbabo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance and promote public health and sustainability initiatives within the plumbing industry.  The MOU impacts the design, specifications, installation, inspection and regulation of plumbing systems.

NSF International is an independent global organization that writes public health standards and protocols, and tests and certifies products for the water, food and consumer goods industries. This includes developing multiple American National Standards and certifying a wide range of plumbing and water treatment products.  Products bearing  the NSF Mark demonstrate compliance with national  standards and utilize innovative water treatment technologies. 

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. ASPE is dedicated to the advancement of the science of plumbing engineering, to the professional growth and advancement of its members and the health, welfare and safety of the public.

Under the MOU, NSF International and ASPE will write standards that benefit public health and the environment by supporting each other’s missions: to advance the science of plumbing engineering and human health. This will be accomplished by jointly developing educational resources in addition to promoting conferences and publications that highlight water quality and conservation.  

“Over the years, NSF International has earned high marks for credibility in serving the needs of public health and safety,” says ASPE Executive Director/CEO Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE. “NSF is at the cutting edge of providing conformity assessment programs that serve the current and future needs of the plumbing industry, and ASPE is proud to join with NSF to help meet those needs and ensure that safer, more efficient water and wastewater delivery and treatment systems are used worldwide.”

“Together ASPE and NSF International have the expertise and knowledge to promote and educate others about the importance of innovation and sustainability within the plumbing industry.  I look forward to the opportunities that our partnership will provide to further advance and protect public health on a global scale,” said Nasrin Kashefi, General Manager of NSF International’s Plumbing Program.

About ASPE

Founded in 1964, ASPE is the only professional organization devoted to the training and certification of plumbing engineers and designers. ASPE and its 6,200 worldwide members are dedicated to protecting the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the dissemination of technical data and information to expand the base of knowledge among plumbing engineers, designers, contractors, code officials, inspectors, and manufacturers. For more information, visit ASPE.org. 

About NSF International

NSF International is an independent organization that writes standards, tests and certifies products for the food, water and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org).  Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.