Food processing facilities are some of the most challenging environments for lighting systems. With relentless daily demands, these spaces are exposed to extreme conditions, including high-pressure washdowns, corrosive cleaning chemicals, sub-zero cold storage, and thermal shocks from steam, grease, and fluctuating temperatures. In such harsh settings, lighting failures can disrupt operations, compromise safety, and increase maintenance costs.
G&G’s linear LED lighting solutions are purpose-built to withstand the rigors of food processing facilities. Designed with robust, corrosion-resistant materials, these fixtures thrive where traditional lighting systems fall short. Whether it’s washdown areas, cold storage, inspection stations, or production lines, G&G’s lights deliver consistent performance under the toughest conditions.
Our high-efficiency LED solutions reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared to conventional lighting, offering significant cost savings. With extra-long lifetimes of up to 100,000 hours, G&G minimizes the need for ongoing maintenance, reducing labor costs and eliminating downtime.
G&G’s lighting solutions are not only durable but also compliant with critical food safety standards. Many of our products are NSF-certified for sanitation, rated IP69K for high-pressure washdowns, and exceed FDA illumination requirements. These certifications ensure lighting systems support hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance—essentials for poultry, pork, beef, bakeries, and other food and beverage processors.
Proudly made in the USA, G&G delivers lighting solutions that provide unmatched performance, reliability, and energy efficiency—keeping your food processing operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Food Processing Lighting Capabilities
- USDA Inspection Stations
- Processing Lines
- Washdown Areas
- Cold Storage
Food Safety Requirements
NSF International develops public health standards and certification programs for food safety. NSF/ANSI Standard 2 (NSF2) establishes minimum requirements for food equipment, including lighting. The standard defines three types of areas (zones):
- Non-Food Zone: These include kitchens, food storage, dry process areas, and damp process areas.
- Splash Zone: Including wet or damp process areas, high-pressure purging or decontamination used, and areas using hose wash-downs.
- Food Zone: Areas in direct contact with food products, where full sanitation is required.
There are many requirements in NSF2 designed to prevent food contamination, including corrosion resistance, cleanability and the ability of exposed material to withstand normal wear.
Shatterproof / Glass-Free
This is critical to prevent broken glass or other luminaire materials from contaminating the food processing facility. NSF establishes requirements to prevent glass breakage. A high IK rating, like IK10, also demonstrates protection against breakage due to impacts.
G&G Lighting’s NSF Luminaires
You can simplify fixture selection by choosing luminaires with the highest ratings, thereby qualifying for most if not all food processing task areas. Seek out luminaires with a UL Wet Location safety listing, NSF certification, IP69K ingress protection, and IK10 impact rating. These certifications will both minimize your total cost of ownership and simplify your fixture selection for a wide range of food processing production areas.