We’re proud to announce that Chef’s robotic module C-001748 is NSF-certified, confirming that it meets rigorous food safety and cleanability standards. Food manufacturers can rely on our robot to safely handle ingredients throughout their production process.
What is NSF?
NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is a global non-profit that develops public health standards and testing protocols for food equipment, water systems, dietary supplements, and other products.
NSF certifications play an essential role in the food industry. They cover the design, materials, construction, and performance of food manufacturing equipment to ensure it is safe for food contact and easy to clean and sanitize. NSF certifications are often required by regulatory bodies, help build consumer trust, and are recognized globally.
What does this certification mean for Chef customers?
Our robotic module C-001748 has been certified under the commercial food equipment standard “NSF/ANSI 169 - Special Purpose Food Equipment and Devices.” According to NSF’s website, it is the only certified “Food Portioning Robotic Module” within this standard.
This certification means that food manufacturers can trust our robots to operate alongside workers on their food production lines, picking and placing ingredients safely and hygienically from conveyors into trays:
- Chef robots can safely pick and place ingredients—even wet, sticky, and delicate items—without compromising sanitation standards.
- The certification helps Chef customers meet compliance requirements and build trust in automated food assembly.
A milestone for food automation
“This NSF certification is a significant milestone for Chef,” said Rajat Bhageria, CEO and Founder of Chef Robotics. “It gives our customers added confidence that our robots are food-safe, sanitary, and easy to clean. By showing that our product meets rigorous food manufacturing standards, we’re able to strengthen our relationships with existing customers and better support new partners across the industry.”
This news follows our recent milestone of over 50 million food servings completed in production at our customer sites. It marks another key step as Chef continues to scale flexible meal assembly automation across the food industry.
