ANSI/PHTA/ICC 2-2023: Public Pool and Spa Operations
Public pools and spas may look like inviting oases of relaxation but keeping their waters clean and their facilities safe requires careful, ongoing maintenance. In…
Social Media and Tobacco: Understanding Digital Influence
Tobacco marketing through social media, influencers, lifestyle content, and personalized feeds can make promotional messages harder to recognize. This trend has increased attention on the…
Is the European Diet Healthier Than the American Diet?
Walk into a café in the historic city Lyon, France and you might find a leisurely two-hour lunch of roasted vegetables, whole-grain bread, a modest…
Protein Powder Regulations: What Does FDA Actually Control?
At 8 a.m., the blender hums, a scoop of protein powder disappears into a swirl of fruit and milk, and the day begins with the…
NSF/ANSI 20-2023: Commercial Bulk Milk Dispensing Equipment
In today’s foodservice and institutional environments—schools, hospitals, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens—milk is more than just a staple. It is a high-risk perishable product that requires…
ASTM D7390-18e1: Evaluating Asbestos in Dust on Surface
Asbestos, a mineral once widely used in construction and industrial applications, is now recognized as a hazardous material. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can degrade over time,…
NSF/ANSI 2-2025: Food Handling Equipment
An American National Standard, NSF/ANSI 2-2025: Food Equipment, covers food protection and sanitation requirements for a variety of food handling and processing equipment. A chef…
Should You Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?
More than 90% of people in the United States consume caffeine, and 75% of that group admits to having it daily. Many people say it…
Why Infection Prevention Certification Matters More Than Ever
The Covid-19 pandemic brought global attention to infection prevention and control (IPC), but long before the pandemic IPC professionals were shaping safer environments in hospitals,…