NOCSAE stamp on batting helmet face protector

[jodibuck]

There was a question on the NFHS softball exam about the NOCSAE stamp on the batting helmet face protector. This brought up much debate in our local clinic over how many umpires actually check for the stamp on the face protector. When checking equipment, I have always checked the batting helmet for the NOCSAE stamp and for cracks or dents with the helmet, then made sure the face protector was securely fastened to the helmet. Our assigner has told us to check for the NOCSAE stamp on the face protector, no exceptions. Is this how all associations are handling this?