ANN ARBOR, Michigan and KIRKBYMOORSIDE, England, September 10 /PRNewswire/ --

- Acquisition Provides Expanded Services to the Pharmaceutical and 
Biotech Industries

NSF International (NSF), an independent, not-for-profit organization
committed to providing public health protection, today announced the
acquisition of David Begg Associates (DBA), an organization that provides
professional, high-quality training and auditing solutions to the
pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

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Together, both NSF and DBA will provide unmatched technical services that
will support the testing and training needs of pharmaceutical and biotech
companies. Key stakeholders who will benefit from this acquisition include
manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, retailers and consumers.

"In fulfilling one of our key strategic objectives, we are delighted to
become part of NSF International, an organization like ourselves, founded on
and developed through sound ethical principles and core values," said Bob
Pietrowski, Managing Partner at DBA. "We are confident that this partnership
will bring significant benefits to both parties, and we look forward to the
prospect of bringing our unparalleled GMP and regulatory training and
auditing expertise to a broader international client base."

Established in 1986, DBA has an international reputation in the field of
pharmaceutical quality management, regulatory compliance and training. DBA's
leading position in the United Kingdom will give NSF an expanded presence in
the European market, while providing additional training services to meet the
unique needs of clients worldwide.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for both organizations to expand our
global biotech services," said Kevan P. Lawlor, NSF CEO and President.
"Combining DBA's extensive training and auditing experience with NSF's
unsurpassed testing and certification expertise will position us as a leader
in the global pharmaceutical industry."

This acquisition will also complement other services provided by Global
Lifescience Solutions, an NSF International Company that offers a wide array
of services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and dietary supplement
industries, including:

-- analytical testing,
    -- high-content screening,
    -- stability storage and testing, and
    -- bioanalytical testing for clinical trials.

While continuing DBA's mission in providing high-quality, pharmaceutical
services, NSF International plans to operate DBA as a standalone business
within NSF UK Limited, LLC.

About David Begg Associates: Established in 1986 to provide expert
services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, David Begg
Associates has an outstanding international reputation in the field of
pharmaceutical quality management, regulatory compliance and, in particular,
for its high-quality training courses (http://www.david-begg-associates.com).

About NSF International: NSF International, an independent,
not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and
writing standards for food, water and consumer goods (http://www.nsf.org).
Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety
worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food
and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety
audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations
delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, organic
certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education
through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.

Web site: http://www.nsf.org