NSF 18

Abstract

This Standard contains requirements for equipment and devices that manually dispense food or beverages, in bulk or in portions. The materials, design, and construction requirements of this Standard may also be applied to an item that is manufactured as a component of food and beverage dispensing equipment. This Standard does not apply to vending machines, dispensing freezers, or bulk milk dispensing equipment covered by the scope of other NSF Standards. <br>Dispensing equipment components and materials covered under other NSF or NSF/ANSI Standards or Criteria shall also comply with the requirements therein. This Standard is not intended to restrict new unit design, provided that such design meets the minimum specifications described herein. <br><strong>Purpose</strong> <br>This Standard establishes minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, construction, and performance of manual food and beverage dispensing equipment and their related components.