Understanding Electrical Safety Certification for Commercial Food Equipment
Electrical safety certification is a critical step for manufacturers preparing commercial food equipment for the US market. Yet many organizations are unsure what the process involves, what documentation is required, and how testing is conducted.

In this webinar, NSF food equipment experts Sam Cole, Director, Food Contact Evaluation, and Allena Najor, Client Manager, explain the fundamentals of electrical safety testing and certification, including the key stages manufacturers can expect throughout the certification process.
Electrical safety certification is more than a final product test
It is a structured process that includes documentation review, product evaluation, testing and certification activities designed to verify compliance with applicable safety requirements. Understanding these steps early in product development can help manufacturers reduce delays, prepare the right documentation and support more predictable launch timelines.
Whether you manufacture refrigeration equipment, cooking equipment, food preparation equipment or other commercial foodservice products, gaining a clear understanding of the certification process is an important part of preparing equipment for the US market.
Watch the full on-demand recording to learn:
- The key stages of the electrical safety certification process.
- Documentation and technical information required for certification.
- Common challenges manufacturers encounter during testing.
- How different types of commercial food equipment are evaluated.
- Practical considerations for achieving compliance and maintaining project timelines.
- Answers to frequently asked questions from manufacturers and engineering teams.
Access the full webinar recording to gain a deeper understanding of electrical safety certification requirements and the steps needed to bring compliant equipment to the US market.
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