Tested and approved -Certified listings
John Boos & Co. is strongly dedicated in working with our customers in designing value added product with food safety in mind from production to consumption. Every John Boos product goes through rigorous testing procedures, inspections and validation measures
to ensure that we’re delivering only the highest quality products to our consumers. As a result of these processes, we are proud to be recognized by a number of certification listings. Below is a list of the certifications we strive to maintain by way of our quality product standards.
NHLA Member (National Hardwood Lumber Association)
John Boos & Co. demonstrates use of abundant sustainable renewing timbers in our product as practiced by NHLA Members. Our hardwood foresters follow professional best practices that mirror natural forces. Individual trees are selected for harvest, encouraging forests to renew and regenerate themselves naturally and prolifically.
NSF Certified (National Sanitation Foundation)
NSF International is an accredited, third-party certification organization that tests and certifies products to verify they meet public health and safety standards. Products that meet these standards bear the NSF Mark, which is respected by consumers, manufacturers, retailers and regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal and international level.
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USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
John Boos & Co complies with all USDA Regulations for Export Certification and Phytosanitary Certification. Before leaving the factory in Effingham, IL., each international shipment of hardwood products is inspected according to the procedures of the USDA, United States Department of Agriculture, and receives certification (Phytosanitary Certificate) that it complies with all USDA Regulations for Export Certification and Phytosanitary Certification.
NSF Component Certified (National Sanitation Foundation Component)
NSF Components are certified individual products that meet public health and safety standards to bear the NSF Mark. This NSF Mark is respected by consumers, manufacturers, retailers and regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal and international level. An example of an NSF Component would be a certified pull-out drawer for a worktable or a certified drop-in sink.
UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories)
UL is an independent product safety certification organization and is one of several companies approved for testing by OSHA. UL Listed products have been evaluated to make sure they meet USA and Canada safety standards prior to production. If approved, products receive a UL certification.
CSA Certified (Canadian Standards Association)
CSA certification indicates that a product complies with USA and Canada standards. Only products that have been certified by the CSA are allowed to carry the official CSA mark. These products are also OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) approved.