scope:

This standard contains requirements for the following equipment: dispensing freezers that process and freeze previously pasteurized product (e.g., soft ice cream, ice milk, yogurt, malts, custards) and dispense it directly into the consumer's container; dispensing freezers that dispense premanufactured frozen product (e.g., ice cream) directly into the consumer's container; and batch dispensing freezers.

This standard also contains requirements for dispensing freezers that are designed for customer self-service upon insertion of a token or card that is issued by the food establishment.

The materials, design, and construction requirements of this standard may also apply to items that are manufactured as a component of a dispensing freezer.

Dispensing freezer 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.

Purpose

This standard establishes minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, construction, and performance of dispensing freezers and their related components.