NSF International, a global independent testing and certification organization, has certified its first auto bumper fascia under the NSF Automotive Collision Replacement Parts Certification Program.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.The NSF program certifies that auto collision parts, such as Pro Fortune Industry Co. Ltd.’s bumper fascia, meet rigid quality, safety and performance standards through rigorous facility audits and parts testing.
NSF International engineers independently evaluate collision replacement parts against original equipment (OE) service parts to ensure the highest level of performance in terms of form, fit and function. To earn certification, Pro Fortune Industry Co. (PFTC) bumper fascias were independently reviewed and tested against OE service parts. NSF International also audited Pro Fortune’s OE-ready manufacturing facilities and quality systems to ensure that they meet or exceed each of NSF’s stringent requirements.
Consumers and collision repair shops benefit from a competitive marketplace with affordable options for high quality collision repair parts with a limited lifetime guarantee, NSF International said. Additionally, using cost-effective alternative parts can reduce the number of vehicles that are totaled based on part repair cost. Collision repair shops also benefit because NSF certified parts are fit tested in vehicles to ensure they fit the first time, reducing time spent on repairs.
For meeting all of NSF International's certification requirements, PFTC’s NSF Certified bumper fascias are authorized to display the NSF Mark. These parts also are listed on NSF’s certification listings webpage. To maintain certification, PFTC will undergo quarterly facility audits and random, in-market parts testing, validating quality and integrity.
“We are honored to earn this prestigious certification from NSF International, a leader in the automotive industry, as it demonstrates the quality and integrity of Pro Fortune’s bumper fascias,” said Benjamin Tsai, QA Manager, Pro FortuneIndustrial Co., Ltd.
“Pro Fortune Industry Co.’s new bumper fascia certification highlights the company’s commitment to ensuring the highest quality collision replacement parts are available,” said Bob Frayer, Director of NSF International’s Automotive Collision Certification Programs and Engineering Laboratories.
In a recent independent survey conducted on behalf of NSF, many consumers affirmed that the quality and safety of automobiles were major concerns. Auto parts manufacturers are responding by choosing to pursue NSF Certification as proof of the quality of their parts, and more bodyshops and distributors continue to choose NSF Certified automotive parts.
In addition to bumper fascias, the NSF Automotive Collision Replacement Parts Certification Program also tests and certifies fenders, sheet metal components, steel bumpers, step bumpers, brackets, reinforcement bars (rebars), plastic components, lighting and absorbers. All NSF Certified parts come with a lifetime guarantee.
NSF also offers Automotive Collision Parts Distributor Certification, which requires distributors to have quality management systems in place that address traceability, service and quality issues including:
- Effective records systems and inventory tracking systems to track orders and parts through the supply chain,
- An ISO 9001-certified quality management system,
- A defective parts procedure including a customer parts complaint process,
- The ability to administer a manufacturer’s recall, and
- When necessary, a formal corrective action to complaints and an immediate recall plan.
Manufacturers or distributors of automotive collision parts seeking information about NSF International's Automotive Collision Certification Programs can visit NSF International’s website at www.nsf.org or contact Bob Frayer at (734) 827-6825 or [email protected].
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