PMI/NSF 61 Certifier Forum Looks at Conformity Issues
Representatives from several organizations met to discuss the Universal Conformity Assessment.
On February 8, 2001, representatives from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), NSF International, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) staff and legal counsel, along with PMI members from American Standard; Brass-Craft Mfg, Co.; Chicago Faucet Co.; Delta Faucet Co.; Elkay Manufacturing; Kohler Co.; Moen Inc.; NEOPERL; Powers Process Controls; Price Pfister; T&S Brass and Bronze Works; and WCM Industries, met in Schaumburg, IL, to continue the dialogue of reaching the ultimate goal of Universal Conformity Assessment (UCA), beginning with the NSF 61 certification process. UCA is one of PMI’s Focus Issues, “certified once, recognized worldwide.” Dr. Norman Hester of Truesdail Laboratories and Stephen Cross of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) were unable to attend, but did send a written statement on their positions. During the course of the forum, chaired by Lee Mercer of Moen, the participants identified barriers and problems, and suggested possible solutions.