Food Safe LED Lights
Food safe lights are lights that are certified by NSF international as appropriate for use in a food processing plant or prep facility. As outlined by strict regulations, Food Safe LED Lights are completely washable, with no visible screws or orifices. NFS food safe lights must also not contain glass or other breakable materials. These may seem like impossibly high standards, but with LED lights, they’re easy to reach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We asked first time buyers and repeat customers their questions about Food Safe lights. We’ve curated the list below to help you. If you’re unable to find an answer to a question you have, please call us on (888) 423-3191 and we’ll support you as best we can.
Want to know more about Food Safe Lights? Read our Buyers Guide to NSF Lighting.
General
What Are Food Safe LED Lights?
Food safe LED lights fixtures tested and certified by the non-profit NSF Organization. This organization 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 are 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 ability to work in a food environment.
BEFORE YOU BUY
What NSF Certification Zones Do Your Fixtures Cover?
Lighting never comes in contact with the food. The only two zones tested are: Splash Zones and Non-Food Zones. The third zone, Food Zone, does not apply to lighting.
When Is NSF Lighting Required?
You need to use NSF rated lights in commercial food processing environments. The health departments of many municipalities and state have strict guidelines. These guidelines detail when and where you should install these fixtures.
Do You Have the Certificate Showing the NSF Rating?
We do. Call us and we can provide all the documentation you need.
Can You Wash Down Food Grade Fixtures?
Yes, in fact, that is the idea. They’re designed to be able to withstand constant wash down to keep food safe areas clean.
Can I Use a Motion Sensor with Food Safe Lighting?
If you use a motion sensor it also must be NSF rated. You cannot add any motion sensor to a NSF rated fixture.
What Happens If the Lens Breaks?
If the lens breaks during normal operations, we will cover the fixture under warranty. The warranty does not cover acts of God or abuse. Many of our lenses are tempered glass and designed to withstand impact.
Can I Use a UFO or Vapor Tight Fixture?
No. Unless, of course, they are NSF certified. You should not confuse IP waterproof ratings with NSF certifications. It is true that NSF fixtures are IP rated for wet environments. It is not true that any IP rated fixture is also NSF rated.
What Is the Hottest Temperature Food Safe Lights can operate in?
The fixtures we sell operate up to 131F max temperature.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Do Food Safe LED Lights Use a Glass or Plastic Lens?
Our food safe LED fixtures have tempered glass lenses. Our tubular style linear NSF fixtures have frosted polycarbonate lens covers.
Are Your Food Safe LED Lights IP69K?
Yes, they are. This means they can be washed down with high pressure hot water.
INSTALLATION
Are There Any Installation Instructions Specific to NSF Fixtures?
The actual fixtures themselves are easy to install. You should use a qualified electrician. They should be familiar with NSF rated fixtures. They should also know the rules for connection lights to junction boxes.
Can Food Safe LED Fixtures Be Pendant Mounted?
Yes, some of our fixtures have a pendant mount option. Other options include eye hook and suspended wire mount.