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Cheryl Luptowski

Public Information Officer/Home Safety Expert, NSF International

Cheryl Luptowski is the Public Information Officer/Home Safety Expert for NSF International, an independent public health and safety organization that certifies products and writes standards in the areas of consumer products, toys, drinking water, dietary supplement safety and sustainability. She handles more than 10,000 consumer inquiries annually on a wide range of consumer health and safety-related issues. Cheryl has been interviewed as a home expert in national print, online and radio and has authored many articles and fact sheets with tips for healthier living. She is the face behind “ Ask NSF,” NSF’s online Q & A portal and chairs the NSF Consumer Advisory Panel.

Cheryl began working for NSF in 1999 after spending several years working in both the public and private sector. Early in her career she worked as a certified water treatment plant operator, strengthening her passion for drinking water safety. Cheryl holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleary University in Ann Arbor and has completed several graduate courses in food science through Michigan State University.

Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide and operates in more than 120 countries. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional everyday home safety information can be found at http://www.nsf.org/consumer/.

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