Kosher

Kosher Certification means that a Rabbinic Agency has verified the products ingredients, production facility and actual production to ensure all ingredients, derivatives, tools and machinery have no trace of non kosher substances.

Kosher certification is a process that verifies and ensures that food products and certain items comply with Jewish dietary laws, known as kashrut. The term “kosher” means “fit” or “proper” in Hebrew. Kashrut provides guidelines on what is considered permissible and forbidden in Jewish dietary practices. Kosher certification is primarily focused on food products, but it can also extend to non-food items like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Kosher certification involves an examination of the ingredients used in a product and the processing methods employed. It ensures that the product complies with the dietary laws outlined in the Torah, which include restrictions on certain animal products and the separation of meat and dairy.

The fundamental principle in kashrut is the separation of meat and dairy products. Kosher certification ensures that products containing meat or dairy ingredients are properly labelled, and facilities have separate production lines or equipment for meat and dairy.

Many kosher-certified products are not only consumed by Jewish communities but are also purchased by individuals seeking products with a kosher certification for various reasons, including dietary preferences and cultural sensitivity.

Like other certification processes, kosher certification involves adherence to specific standards and ongoing oversight by certifying authorities.