NSF/ANSI 51 Certified
The global standard for plastic materials used in food equipment.
The National Sanitation Foundation establishes food protection and sanitary requirements for materials, design, construction and performance of commercial food equipment. Tristone Solid Surfaces are NSF/ANSI 51 Certified for all food types.
This means it is the perfect material for food preparation and servery areas, as well as in areas where food may be consumed.
NSF food equipment standards include requirements for material safety, to ensure the product will not leach harmful chemicals into food; design and construction, to ensure the product is cleanable and is not likely to harbour bacteria; and product performance. NSF certification to these standards also includes audits of the production facility to ensure the product is made using good manufacturing practices.
21 CFR Material Formulation Review: Their team of toxicologists reviews material formulations to determine whether the ingredients are FDA compliant to 21 CFR regulations for the intended end use of the material.
21 CFR End Testing: Scientists conduct the appropriate analyses for food contact materials to determine potential leaching at varying conditions of exposure.
EU Legislation Compliance: NSF's expert staff and toxicologists can assist manufacturers in navigating the complex legislation and developing supporting documents to demonstrate compliance to the Framework Regulation EC 1935/2004, material-specific measures and the national legislation of the EU member states.
Food Contact Notifications (FCNs): The staff helps compile and submit food contact notifications as a requirement of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for indirect food additive and secondary additive substances that are not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or not previously authorized by the FDA for the intended end use.
Safety Assessments: NSF’s experienced toxicologists conduct safety and risk assessments on various substances. They review and evaluate comprehensive scientific literature, identify and resolve any data gaps and apply various toxicology and exposure modeling tools to support risk-management decisions.