What are Food Grade LED Lights?

Food processing light fixtures are specifically designed and certified for use in areas of commercial facilities in areas of food preparation and where food is handled. They are commonly also called food-grade LED lights.

LED food processing lights are made with non-toxic materials. They’re designed to be easy to clean and prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the surface of the light fixture. Our food-safe LED fixtures have tempered glass lenses. Our tubular-style linear NSF fixtures have frosted polycarbonate lens covers.

Some of our fixtures have a pendant mount option. Other options include an eye hook and suspended wire mount. More often than not, food factory lighting is either pendant or eye hook mounted because it makes it easier to wash down.

Some of the fixtures we sell can operate in temperatures up to 131F.

Food-safe LED light fixtures tested and certified by the non-profit NSF Organization. This organization’s primary goal is food safety. NSF (National Sanitation Foundation ) is a standard on its own, it is different and separate from the fixtures UL/ETL listing and DLC listing.

Food Processing Lighting That’s Safe for Food Safety

When it comes to food safety, the best option is lights that have NSF certification. There are different types of food-safe lights available. These include round-style hanging fixtures to linear strip NSF fixtures.

What is NSF Rated Lighting?

NSF-certified lighting are fixtures tested and certified by the non-profit NSF International Organization dedicated to safety and reduced food contamination in the food industry.

NSF certification is a standard on its own, it is different and separate from the fixtures UL/ETL listing and DLC listing.

LED NSF lighting fixtures are certified NSF compliant and can be used around food equipment as part of a safe and sanitary environment.

What is an NSF Rating?

NSF certification is a rating or certification that light passes the NSF Organization’s test designed to examine a fixture for its safety in food processing facilities or food and beverage processing.

What are the Benefits of Using LED Food Processing Lights?

• High-Quality Lighting: efficient, bright, and high CRI lighting
• Energy Efficient: reduced lighting bills, savings of 50% or greater over metal halide and fluorescent fixtures.
• Washdown Ready: IP69K tested and rated
• Reduced maintenance: there are no bulbs and ballasts to replace
• Safe and Bright Working Environments: LED light lumens depreciate very slowly as compared to metal halide and fluorescent light sources.
• Quick Pay Back / ROI: The savings in energy will create a short ROI. And the higher the utility cost per kWh, the faster the payback.
• Environmental Impact: Our food-safe LED lights do not contain harsh chemicals like mercury. So, while you should properly dispose of them at the end of their life, there are no costly charges like there are with fluorescent lighting.
• Safer Areas: LED Lights are reliable, and produce high-quality lighting for a long period versus metal halide and fluorescent lighting. It keeps the areas lit by LED lighting safer and well-lit.
• Instant On: LED Lights turn to 100% the moment you hit the light switch.
• Easy to install: Installing and wiring our food-safe NSF-rated lights, whether for new installations or replacing old lighting, is nothing difficult. All instructions are included.

NSF Certification Zones Our Fixtures Cover

Lighting never comes in contact with the food. Our lights are tested for both splash zones and non-food zones.

The third zone, the food zone, does not apply to lighting as lighting is never in direct contact with food.

NSF-rated lights should be used in commercial food processing environments. The health departments of many municipalities and states have strict guidelines. These guidelines detail when and where you should install these fixtures.

The lights on this page have the proper NSF certifications for food and beverage preparation. Call us and we can provide all the documentation you need.

What are the Best Applications for LED Food Grade Lights?

What Style of LED Food Safe Light Is Best for You?

Installation Instructions for our Food Manufacturing Lights

The actual fixtures themselves are easy to install. Use a qualified electrician to install NSF-rated lighting. Choose an electrician familiar with installing NSF-rated fixtures. They should also know the rules for connecting lights to junction boxes.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Food Safe NSF Rated Light Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option is going to meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in Food Safe Lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED NSF-rated lighting options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

Completed Commercial Lighting and Industrial Lighting Projects using LED Lighting Supply Food Grade LED Lights

Food Grade LED Lights FAQ

What Are Food-Safe LED Lights?

Food-safe LED lights are specifically designed and certified for use in areas of commercial facilities where food is processed and handled. Food-safe LED lights are made with non-toxic materials. They’re designed to be easy to clean as well as prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the surface of the light fixture. Food-safe LED light fixtures tested and certified by the non-profit NSF Organization. This organization's primary goal is food safety. NSF is a standard on its own, it is different and separate from the fixtures UL/ETL listing and DLC listing.

What Type of Lighting Is Safe for Food Safety?

When it comes to food safety, the best option is lights that have the NSF certification. There are different types of food-safe lights available. These include Round UFO-style hanging fixtures to linear strip NSF fixtures.

What Is an NSF Rating?

NSF rating is a certification that certifies a light passes the NSF Organization’s test. This test examines a fixture's ability to work in a food environment.

When Is NSF Lighting Required?

You need to use NSF-rated lights in commercial food processing environments. The health departments of many municipalities and states have strict guidelines. These guidelines detail when and where you should install these fixtures.

Do You Offer Glass or Plastic Lenses for LED NSF Fixtures?

Our round NSF-rated light fixtures have tempered glass lenses. Our tubular-style linear NSF lighting fixtures have frosted polycarbonate lens covers.

Do You Have NSF Rating Certificates for Food Safety?

Yes, we have them. Contact us today and we can provide all the documentation you need so you can determine if our NSF food safety lighting meets the minimum sanitation requirements you are looking for.

Should You Use a UFO or Vapor Tight Fixture for NSF Light Applications?

Only if they are an NSF-certified light fixture. Be careful not to confuse IP waterproof ratings with NSF certifications. NSF fixtures are IP-rated for wet environments. Not every IP-rated fixture is NSF-rated.

What is IP69K Washdown?

NSF Fixtures that are IP69K washdown rated means they are designed to withstand hot water high-pressure water jets and fixture washdowns.

Can you Wash Down Food Grade Light Fixtures?

Yes, you can. Food-grade lighting is designed to be able to withstand constant wash down to keep food-safe areas clean. Our lights are corrosion-resistant. Many of these lights are IP69K rated, designed for high-pressure hot water washdowns.