NS CODE

What is NS Code?

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Key for environmental and food (product) safety with same system and language – NS CODE

NS CODE is the abbreviation of “New Environmental Protection & Safety Code System” which is an environmental solution code designed to control environmental and food (product) safety issues globally with same system and language directly by consumers worldwide. NS CODE is a consumer focused code that satisfies consumer health and safety environmental requirements of consumers as well as accommodating the existing producer focused barcode system.

Base criteria of NS CODE – HACCP and ISO14000

NS CODE is based on internationally recognized ‘HACCP’ and ‘ISO14000’ for consumer health and environment. HACCP is a risk management standard for food safety, and ISO14000 is environmental management for pollution prevention. The safety of raw materials, the transparency of the production process, the impact of the production process on the surrounding environment and the willingness of the management to preserve the environment are disclosed through NS CODE.

Language calling the environment consumption age – NS CODE

It is the era to change consumption habit that emphasizes quality, price, and service are now time to change. Consumption standards in the 21st century are environment and safety. NS CODE will accompany consumers to preserve the environment and ensure safety. Just by checking the NS CODE, a new economic order centered on environment is created. NS CODE is the language that calls the era of environmental consumption.

How to read information

  • NS Code configuration

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  • Easy to read

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    The 5 indicators are represented by numbers from 0 to 9, which are the core indicators of the combined results of the tests in each field.

If this NS code 5 indicators is ‘11111’, it is the safest.

NS CODE is easy to check the safety of anyone with the naked eye. Detailed information about production history can be checked at anytime and anywhere through a smartphone and computer.

5 indicators

The NS Code makes it easy to check the safety of products even with the naked eye. Please click on each of the above indicators.

First : Genetic modification

The 5 indicators of NS CODE are numbered (0 ~ 9) according to the result of each field.
Code
Details
1 No modification (no genetic modification is observed as a result of both qualitative and quantitative analyses). Products not related to genetic modification
5 0.25% or less modified (modified by less than 0.25% as a result of both qualitative and quantitative analyses)
6 0.25% ~ 1% modified (0.25% ~ 1% modified as a result of both qualitative and quantitative analyses)
7 1% ~ 3% modified (1% ~ 3% modified as a result of both qualitative and quantitative analysis)
8 Over 3% modified. Qualitative analysis reveals genetic modification but not quantified.
9 Unidentified. Raw ingredients are complex and cannot be identified. If the biological test is difficult and the modification is not confirmed

For processed foods, the percentage (%) indicates the blending ratio of the genetically modified raw materials. The person in charge of inspection and the person in charge of management of the above inspection items are disclosed to the consumer under their real names. If the test result is different from the truth or in case of an accident, the consumer can immediately claim the responsibility to the responsible person.

Second : Safety test

The 5 indicators of NS CODE are numbered (0 ~ 9) according to the result of each field.
Code
Details
1 Suitable for food
8 Not suitable for food
9 Unidentified

As a result of safety check (HACCP), if any of the 88 items is detected or not confirmed, the food is judged to be incompatible and undefined. In the case of processed food, safety inspection code including safety inspection of raw materials is calculated.

HACCP test items
Test items
Specific test items
Harmful bacteria of human body Salmonella SPP, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibro paraphemolyticus, Listeria monocytogenes, O157 (Escherichia Coli O157), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacteria of anthrax, Brucella abortis
Antibiotics Virginiamycin, Salinomycin, Streptomycin, Erythromycin, Oleandomycin, Chloramphenicol, Hygromycin B, Penicillin, Oxytetracycline, Nicarbazin, Ethopabate
Pesticide r-BHC, DDT, Aldrin, Heptachlor, Zoalene, Carbadox, Flubendazole
Disease inspection Anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, mad cow disease, tuberculosis
Growth hormone Diethylstilbestrol DES, Zeranol, Somatotropin
Environmental hormone P.C.Bs(Polychlorobiphenyls), Benzopyrene, DEHP, Styrene, Dioxins
Heavy metal substance Pb, Cd, As, Zn, Sn, Sb, Cu
Radioactive material Sr 90, Cs 137, Ba 137
Parasite Protozoan, fluke (liver fluke, pulmonary stigma, Yokogawa squid), baits, nematodes

The person in charge of inspection and the person in charge of management of the above inspection items are disclosed to the consumer under their real names. If the test result is different from the truth or in case of an accident, the consumer can immediately claim the responsibility to the responsible person.

Third : Environmental pollution prevention management

The 5 indicators of NS CODE are numbered (0 ~ 9) according to the result of each field.
Code
Details
Remark
1 Special When obtaining the highest score for each item
2 Excellent More than 90% over the highest score
5 Normal More than 85% over the highest score
8 Defective More than 10% over the highest score
9 Unidentified Less than 10% over the highest score
Environmental pollution prevention management test item
Management aspect
Physical aspect
Document management aspect
It shows the will of environmental conservation of manager doing production activity. It shows the impact on production site soil, water quality, atmosphere and influence from production site when food (product) is produced. It shows whether the main documents necessary to prevent environmental pollution in production are being properly managed.

The person in charge of inspection and the person in charge of management of the above inspection items are disclosed to the consumer under their real names. If the test result is different from the truth or in case of an accident, the consumer can immediately claim the responsibility to the responsible person.

Fourth : Evaluation of production method

The 5 indicators of NS CODE are numbered (0 ~ 9) according to the result of each field.
Code
Details
Remark
1 Special When obtaining the highest score for each item
2 Excellent More than 90% over the highest score
5 Normal More than 80% over the highest score
8 Defective More than 70% over the highest score
9 Unidentified Less than 70% over the highest score
Production method evaluation item
Test item
Specific test items
Design stage Is it designed to minimize soil, water quality and air pollution from the initial stage of product design? Is it designed in consideration of recycling from initial stage of product design? Is it designed so that there is no physical, chemical and biological risk to the body of consumer?
Production process stage Is the production process minimizing the soil, water and air pollution inside the plant and around the plant? Does it minimize the physical, chemical and biological risks to the workers in the production process and the residents around the plant? Are the raw materials and design methods that can be applied well at every stage of the production process?

As in the case of environmental pollution prevention management indicators, the weight is determined according to the importance of each item, and according to the calculated result, the codes are listed in order of 1 (special), 2 (excellent), 5 (normal), 8 (defective and 9 (unidentified). The person in charge of inspection and the person in charge of management of the above inspection items are disclosed to the consumer under their real names. If the test result is different from the truth or in case of an accident, the consumer can immediately claim the responsibility to the responsible person.

Fifth : Production factor evaluation

The 5 indicators of NS CODE are numbered (0 ~ 9) according to the result of each field.
Code
Details
Remark
1 More than 1% The ratio of the cost of the safety of the food or product (goods), prevention of environmental pollution and production method to the total production cost (%)
2 0.9% ~1%
3 0.8% ~ 0.9%
4 0.7% ~ 0.8%
5 0.6% ~ 0.7%
6 0.5% ~ 0.6%
7 0.4% ~ 0.5%
8 0.3% ~ 0.4%
9 Less than 0.3%
Production factor evaluation item
Test item
Specific test items
Raw material stage Is it designed to minimize soil, water quality and air pollution when selecting raw materials for production?
Is the level of pollution minimization quantified and quantified?

The ratio (%) of the cost of food (product) safety, environmental pollution prevention and production to total production cost is used as an indicator. The person in charge of inspection and the person in charge of management of the above inspection items are disclosed to the consumer under their real names. If the test result is different from the truth or in case of an accident, the consumer can immediately claim the responsibility to the responsible person.

Code generation criteria

Code generation criteria of NS Code system are based on HACCP and environment ISO 14000 & 14001, European Food Safety Standard, and Food Safety Agency Guidelines of Finland, Sweden and Japan.

The NS Code is structured to focus on the core content of these key global standards. In particular, the key points of environmental ISO 14000 and HACCP are clearly disclosed to all.

Ex) ISO 14000
Business aspect management
– The degree of willingness of the management to protect the environment. – Are there enough facilities and equipment to neutralize and remove pollutants? – Are there a lot of demands for employees to improve their production environment? – Are there many complaints about the environment of the surrounding people? – Do you produce specific savings targets for economically viable resources (water, electricity, gas, paper, etc.)? – How much is industrial waste recycled in the production environment? – How many years are required to obtain an accredited external audit on environmental pollution control.
Physical aspect management
– How does it affect the soil? – How much does it affect water quality? – How does it affect the atmosphere? – What is the noise? – What is the odor? – How much exhaust gas is emitted? – How to treat wastewater? – How does it affect the surrounding ecosystem?
Production method aspect management
1. Design stage – Is it designed to minimize soil, water quality and air pollution from product design stage? – Is it designed considering recycling from product design stage. – Is the consumer’s body designed to be free of physical, chemical, or biological hazards?
2. Production process stage – Is the production process able to minimize the soil, water quality and air pollution inside the plant and the plant area? – Are physical, chemical and biological hazards minimized to workers in the plant and the people around the plant?
Production factor management
– When selecting the raw materials for production, do you choose to minimize soil, water quality and air pollution? – Is the level of pollution minimization quantified and quantified?
Ex) HACCP
Harmful bacteria test to human body
– Salmonella SPP – Staphylococcus aureus – Vibrio paraphaemolyticus – Escherichia coli O157: H7 –
Antibiotic test
– Virginiamycin – Salinomycin – Streptomycin – Erythromycin – Nicarbazin – Ethopabate –
Insecticide test
– r-BHC – DDT
Disease inspection
– Anthracnose, foot-and-mouth disease, mad cow disease, tuberculosis
Growth hormone test
– Diethylstilbestrol DES – Zeranol –
Environmental hormone test
– Benzopyrene – P.C.Bs (Polychlorobiphenyls) – Dioxin
Heavy metal substance test
– Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn)
Radioactive substance test
– Strontium (Sr.90), cesium (Cs.137)
Parasite test
– Protozoan – fluke (liver fluke, pulmonary stigma, Yokogawa squid) – baits – nematodes

NS Code generating process

The generating process includes not only the process of generating code according to the information entered by the producer, but also the process of distributing the product with the generated code.

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Ground of credibility

Code credibility is secured with ISO 14000 and HACCP used as the production standard.

The reliability of NS Code is very important to determine the code’s existence. NS WORLD Co., Ltd. has built a reliable system for consumers to purchase with confidence. The NS Code ensures reliability by using the internationally accredited ISO 14000 and HACCP as a production standard. If there is any problem or damage to the code-attached food or product, it is promptly responded and the progress is clearly disclosed through the internet.

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