NSF Vietnam Hosts Successful “Commercial Food Equipment Testing and Certification” Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City

On October 14, 2024, NSF Vietnam proudly welcomed over 50 participants to the “NSF Commercial Food Equipment Testing and Certification” seminar held at La Vela Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Led by Mr. Sam Cole, Director of Food Contact Evaluations at NSF, the event offered an in-depth exploration of the rigorous standards required to achieve NSF certification, guiding participants through the certification process, material safety, and product design requirements.

With around 54 industry leaders from 35 organisations in attendance, the seminar provided a valuable opportunity to network and share critical insights on NSF standards, certifications, and hygienic design principles.

Key Highlights:

• NSF Certification Benefits: Demonstrating how NSF certification ensures regulatory acceptance and enhances global market access.
• Food Equipment Standards: Deepening understanding of material safety, product performance, and construction standards.
• Hygienic Design Principles: Emphasising the importance of hygienic design for manufacturers, food processors, and distributors to ensure compliance and safety.

The session, which ran from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, was filled with engaging discussions and concluded with a highly interactive Q&A session, where participants delved into key industry challenges and opportunities.

Participating Organisations: We were thrilled to host representatives from leading companies in the foodservice and equipment sectors, including:

• McDonald’s Vietnam, KFC Vietnam, Jollibee Vietnam
• Pizza Hut Vietnam, Cheese Coffee, Ampersand Vietnam (Häagen-Dazs, BeAn)
• Siemen Đức (Food Equipment), Vinamilk, AP Saigon Petro JSC
• S&S Glove, Calvatis Vietnam, NCL (Asia) Company Limited
• Franke Asia Sourcing, Highland Dragon, and many more.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the academic and research community for their valuable contributions, with special recognition to the lecturers from the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City and HCMUT (Đại Học Bách Khoa) for their active participation during the seminar.

As NSF continues to lead the way in setting sanitation standards for food equipment, we remain committed to helping businesses navigate compliance, foster innovation, and accelerate market growth in the Asia Pacific.