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NSF International unveils new banned substances certification program for all sports

Published in Law and Health Weekly, April 8th, 2006

NSF International (NSF) announced the launch of a new athletic banned substances certification program for dietary supplements and sports nutrition products.

The new program has been recommended by key athletic organizations, including U.S. Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and in the near future, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.

"This supplement certification program is designed to create a level playing field for all those professional, amateur and youth athletes who are dedicated to fair play in sports," said Kathleen Jordan, MS, RD, general manager, NSF Dietary Supplement Certification Program. "The...

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