Global public health and safety organization’s new lab is poised to empower innovation, safety and quality in the Romanian food industry.
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, October 03, 2024 – NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, is proud to announce the opening of its new premises and state-of-the-art food sensory lab in Bucharest, Romania. This strategic expansion reinforces NSF's commitment to serving the European market and enhancing food safety standards across the region.
The new 220 m² facility, compliant with ISO Standard 8589-2007, features a semi-professional kitchen and specialized sensory evaluation boxes, positioning NSF at the forefront of food quality assurance in the region.
James Howe, NSF's EMEA Vice President, stated, "Our new Bucharest facility represents a significant milestone in NSF's EMEA growth strategy, underscoring our dedication to advancing food safety and quality while meeting the dynamic needs of our regional clients.”
NSF marked the inauguration of its new Bucharest facility with an exclusive event showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities of its food sensory lab. The celebration was attended by over 50 distinguished guests from leading Romanian and international food brands and featured interactive demonstrations of advanced sensory testing techniques, presentations on NSF's latest innovations, including the Specialist Market Insight service, and expert-led sessions highlighting the critical role of sensory analysis in modern product development.
Industry leaders and food safety experts engaged in discussions on emerging trends and challenges in the food sector, emphasizing the importance of sensory evaluation in maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction.
"This state-of-the-art facility elevates local food safety standards and positions Romanian food manufacturers at the forefront of global quality assurance. By providing cutting-edge sensory evaluation and testing services, we’re empowering local businesses to innovate, compete internationally and solidify Romania’s reputation as a hub for food excellence in Eastern Europe,” said Robert Buta, Managing Director, NSF Romania.
The launch of the new facility underscored NSF's commitment to fostering collaboration between food manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and testing experts. This synergy aims to drive innovation and elevate food safety standards across Romania and Eastern Europe.
Local food businesses are invited to engage with NSF's new lab for a wide range of services, from product development and regulatory compliance to innovation support and quality assurance.
For more information on NSF and its services, visit nsf.org.
About NSF
NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF has 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.