NSF Pro156-9-18-02 PDF

NSF Protocol P156 Commercial Coffee Equipment Cleaners – Health and Performance
standard by NSF, 09/19/2002

This protocol establishes minimum requirements for the performance characteristics of chemical compounds used in cleaning commercial coffee dispensing equipment, including urns, brewers, glass pots and airpots.This type of cleaner may also be used for accessible parts of the machine in front of the boiler, heating and temperature regulation parts of the machine including brew baskets, funnels and other coffee contact areas.This type of cleaner is not intended for use in cleaning internal brewing equipment for lime or scale removal.The most common materials used in this type of equipment are stainless steel, glass and polycarbonate.This protocol contains minimum requirements for corrosiveness, cleaning performance and compliance with toxicological standards.Specific certification policies are shown in Annex A.