scope:

This Standard contains requirements for automatic ice making equipment and devices used in the manufacturing, processing, storing, dispensing, packaging, and transportation of ice intended for human consumption. This Standard does not apply to equipment used solely in the manufacturing of block ice.

Automatic ice making 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.

Purpose

This Standard establishes minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, construction, and performance of automatic ice making equipment and their related components