Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) Practice Exam

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What organization is responsible for developing and publishing standards for sanitary equipment design?

FDA
NSF International
CDC
WHO

The correct answer is: NSF International

NSF International is renowned for its role in developing and publishing standards for the design of sanitary equipment used in food service and other related industries. This organization focuses on ensuring that equipment and processes meet safety, hygiene, and quality requirements to protect public health. Through rigorous testing and certification, NSF International establishes criteria that equipment must meet to be deemed safe and effective for use. In the context of food safety, NSF standards help manufacturers produce equipment that minimizes the risk of contamination and supports proper sanitation practices. While the FDA sets regulations regarding food safety and may refer to NSF standards, it does not primarily focus on equipment design. The CDC and WHO primarily handle public health and disease prevention but do not have a direct role in developing equipment standards. Thus, NSF International is the appropriate organization recognized for this specific responsibility.