Kosher Certification Explained: 20 Questions Indian Food Businesses Ask Most
Owners and managers who are new to Kosher Certification tend to ask the same questions. What exactly is it? Who needs it? How long does it take? Will it disrupt production? This guide answers 20 of the most common questions in plain language, so you can decide with confidence whether certification fits your business. The Basics 1. What is kosher certification? It is an independent verification that a food product, its ingredients and its production process meet kosher dietary standards. A certifying body reviews your ingredients, inspects your facility and, if everything meets the standard, issues a certificate and authorises you to use its symbol on your packaging. 2. What does “kosher” actually mean? “Kosher” comes from Jewish dietary law and means “fit” or “proper.” The rules cover which ingredients are permitted, how food is processed and how equipment is used and cleaned. 3. What are pareve, dairy and meat? These are the three kosher categories: Pareve: contains n...