Vapor Tight - LED Food Processing Lights - NSF Certified

Food processing, preparation, and storage facilities require specialized lighting fixtures designed to avoid contamination and maintain a sanitary environment. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit organization that certifies and sets sanitation standards for products used in these spaces. Adhering to these NSF standards for lighting ensures that your facility remains safe and sanitary.

There are multiple specifications a light fixture must meet in order to be considered “NSF-Certified.” The primary design feature of food-safe lights is that they are easy to clean and wash, therefore eliminating contamination. NSF-compliant light fixtures must be shatterproof to prevent the fixture from breaking and contaminating the facility. Instead of glass, most lights employ a durable polycarbonate lens and aluminum housing. The body design of food-safe light fixtures must also minimize bacteria and food build-up. They should be made of anti-corrosive materials, such as stainless steel hardware, and shed water and debris easily.

Any NSF-certified light fixture must also have an IP65 rating or above to prevent water, dust, and other particles from entering. Fixtures with an IP69K rating are built to withstand high-temperature, high-pressure washdowns that take place during facility cleanings. In addition to standing up against high psi hose-downs, a high IP rating also ensures that NSF-certified lighting can be installed in harsh, damp environments.

NSF Standard 2 is the most common type of NSF sanitation compliance for non-food zones, splash zones, and cold storage areas. Instead of certifying light fixtures directly through the NSF, this certification can be listed through other organizations, such as the ETL or UL. If a light is ETL listed to NSF Standard 2, that means the light has been certified by the ETL to meet all NSF Standard 2 requirements. Our selection of food-safe lights is either directly NSF-certified or ETL-listed to NSF Standard 2.

A wide range of locations utilize NSF-certified lights. Facilities used for food processing, food preparation, food storage, refrigeration, kitchens, and sanitary areas all require food-safe lights. NSF-certified lighting is also commonly used in treatment plants, manufacturing plants, wet locations, hospitals, laboratories, healthcare facilities, industrial kitchens, laundromats, and car washes due to their high IP rating and durable construction.

LEDs are the smartest option for NSF-compliant lighting in food-safe facilities. Upgrading your lighting to LEDs ensures that your space receives sufficient illumination for food preparation while also reducing maintenance and energy costs. LED high bays and tube lights also last significantly longer than their metal halide and fluorescent counterparts. Our fixtures have an L70 lifespan ranging from 50,000 to 75,000 hours. Browse our NSF-certified LED food processing lights and see the difference they can make in your facility.