NSF 51 vs. FDA: What’s the Difference?

When selecting tubing, seals, gaskets, or molded components for food and beverage applications, material compliance remains a non-negotiable. A frequent point of confusion for engineers is the specific distinction between the NSF 51 vs. FDA comparison. While both play essential roles in verifying that materials are safe for repeated food contact, these two concepts are […]

The Rise of Home Brewing and the Need for Safety in Beer Production

As more people are turned on to natural foods and beverages and locally sourced products, we’re seeing a general rise in the number of home beer brewers. With craft beers becoming more popular and new flavor infusions coming out daily, it’s no wonder that people are inspired to create their own one-of-a-kind brews. In fact, […]

Vanguard and the Mark of Perfection

The NSF Mark is a big deal in the business world. You will find the mark on millions of the most highly regarded consumer, commercial, and industrial products in the world including bottle water, food equipment, water treatment products, appliances, and even pool and spa components. At Vanguard, we are excited because we recently added […]