Cleaning & SanitizingQuestion 131 of 319
When buying new commercial kitchen equipment such as a slicer or food processor, what certification mark indicates it meets food-safety design standards?
a.NSF / ANSI listing
b.UL Listed for electrical safety only
c.Energy Star rating
d.USDA Organic label
Explanation
Food equipment intended for a commercial kitchen should bear an NSF/ANSI mark (or an equivalent ANSI-accredited certification). This indicates the equipment is built from approved materials, has smooth, easily cleanable surfaces, and can be properly sanitized. UL covers electrical safety only; Energy Star and USDA Organic are unrelated to food-contact design.
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