Food Equipment Electrical Safety Testing and Certification for North America

To enter the US and Canadian markets, your products must meet strict electrical safety requirements.

We provide end-to-end testing and certification for a clear and efficient route to compliance, so you can bring your products to market with confidence.

Why electrical certification is required

Electrical food equipment must be certified to meet national safety codes before it can be sold, installed, or used:

• US National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Canada: Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).

Certification must be carried out by:

• A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) (US)
• An Accredited Certification Body (CB) (Canada).

Without this certification, your product cannot legally enter the market.

NSF is accredited as both:

• An OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in the US
• A Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Certification Body.

To supply to the US, your products also need Food Equipment Sanitation Safety Certification – we can help you with that, too.

NSF food equipment certification: One choice for US and Canada

We manage your entire certification process for both markets, combining electrical safety and sanitation approvals and, where possible, annual audits, to reduce complexity, save on costs and speed up market access.

We offer a global network of accredited labs, including electrical safety testing capabilities in Italy and China, approved for use under the NSF NRTL scope. This enables you to complete certification and testing locally.

Our services

Our comprehensive suite of electrical testing and certification services, includes:

• Acceptance of Manufacturers Data (AMD) – we use your in-house testing, analyses and engineering evaluations.
• Prototype development, including test protocol development for innovation.
• Full electrical safety testing.
• Factory inspections and audits.
• Field evaluations (on-site assessments).
• Product listing and certification marks.

From UL 197 Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances to UL 60335-2-89 Commercial Refrigerators and more, we test and certify the following commercial food equipment for electrical safety.

From UL 1082 for coffee makers to UL 982 for blenders, we test and certify the following domestic and kitchen appliances for electrical safety:

The NSF Certification mark: Proof of compliance

Once certified, your product will carry the NSF certification mark, providing:

• Proof of compliance with North American electrical standards.
• Assurance of independent third-party testing.
• Confidence for buyers, inspectors, and regulators.

Why NSF?

We know food equipment.

When it really matters, make sure you work with the food equipment experts.

At NSF, we align to your schedule and understand your products from day one. With a co-ordinated team of experts, and efficient project management, you get prompt responses, total visibility, and a professional service that keeps your product moving.