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Code Authorities - Food safety certifications and services

UL is a recognized leader in food safety product certification and education.

UL EPH Mark

The UL EPH Mark helps shows compliance with codes and regulations. Learn more.
Information on the Supplemental Food Service Mark. Learn more.

Food safety products certified to NSF Standards

The following "Information" links show product category guide information, which typically describes the products covered under the category, their intended use, reference to utilizing manufacturer's instructions, applicable installation codes, limitations regarding the use of the product, the standard or other requirements used to investigate the product, the type of UL Mark on the product, as well as other important facts such as explanation of markings, identification of related categories, and adjunct services.

Standard	Information	Manufacturers
Food service equipment (NSF 2)	Information	Manufacturers
Warewashing Machines (NSF 3)	Information	Manufacturers
Hot food holding, rethermalization, and transport equipment (NSF 4)	Information	Manufacturers
Hot water heaters and boilers and heat recovery equipment (NSF 5)	Information	Manufacturers
Commercial refrigerators and freezers (NSF 7)	Information	Manufacturers
Commercial powered food preparation equipment (NSF 8)	Information	Manufacturers
Automatic ice making equipment (NSF 12)	Information	Manufacturers
Manual food and beverage dispensing equipment (NSF 18)	Information	Manufacturers
Vending machines for food and beverages (NSF 25)	Information	Manufacturers
Residential dishwashers (NSF 184)	Information	n/a
Special equipment and devices (NSF 169)	Information	Manufacturers

Commercial cooking safety tips

These tips were developed for code authorities and public educators to reproduce and distribute to personnel at food service establishments.

Technical articles and content

Marking and application guide for commercial cooking equipment

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Underwriters Laboratories - the standard in safety

Code Authorities - Food safety certifications and services

UL EPH Mark

Food safety products certified to NSF Standards

Commercial cooking safety tips

Technical articles and content