Choosing the right vaccine storage requires more than just hardware; it demands a partner with expertise.
The team at American BioTech Supply provides products that meet the highest safety standards and the knowledgeable guidance to help you select the ideal solution.
The NSF/ANSI 456 vaccine storage standard was launched by NSF International to improve performance and construction requirements for vaccine refrigerators and freezers.
This standard involves testing and analyzing vaccine storage equipment, and making sure units perform at a highly safe and effective level. All well and good, but how do NSF units differ from pharmacy models?
Let’s start with the biggest difference below.
The primary distinction between an NSF/ANSI 456 certified unit and a standard pharmacy refrigerator lies in their tested performance. NSF/ANSI 456 certification involves rigorous testing protocols that far exceed those for typical pharmacy models.
This ensures superior temperature control, stability, and uniformity, giving you confidence that your vaccines and pharmaceuticals are protected, even with heavy use and frequent door openings.
Certified units achieve this through premium temperature controllers and forced-air circulation—features often absent in standard pharmacy refrigerators. Relying on units without these safeguards can lead to compromised vaccines, financial loss, and waste.
The NSF/ANSI 456 testing protocols call for the use of specifically designed aluminum thermal ballasts referred to as a Vaccine Simulation Device (VSD).
A VSD simulates a small vial of vaccine that was taken out of its original packaging and placed at an extreme position within the unit to simulate worst case storage practices. The standard also requires a Data Acquisition (DAQ) rate 30 to 90 times faster than typical data loggers used in clinics.
When protecting valuable vaccines and sensitive materials, trust is paramount. NSF/ANSI 456 certified units provide the ultimate peace of mind through superior temperature consistency, robust construction, and advanced protective features.
Unlike standard pharmacy refrigerators, every NSF/ANSI 456 model is rigorously tested and certified by an independent third-party lab to guarantee its performance and quality. This is your assurance of excellence.
As vaccine storage needs evolve, stay ahead of the curve. Explore our ABS NSF/ANSI 456 certified products to bring the latest in safety technology to your healthcare environment and ensure the efficacy of every dose you administer.
