FAQ

Kosher certification verifies that a product, its raw materials, and the manufacturing process comply with Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut). A Kosher authority reviews ingredient sources, hygiene, and processing before granting approval.

Kosher certification ensures global acceptance and trust. International buyers prefer Kosher products due to strict purity standards. It helps brands enter high-demand markets like the USA, Israel, EU, and Canada.

Kosher certification generally takes 10–20 working days depending on documentation, number of products, and audit requirements.

Documents include GST/license, company registration, product list, ingredient list, COA/MSDS, process flowchart, packaging materials, and factory details.

Non-Kosher ingredients include pork, shellfish, insects, non-Kosher gelatin, and any animal derivatives from non-Kosher sources.

Parve means the product contains neither dairy nor meat and can be consumed with both categories. Examples: spices, oils, grains, water.

Milchik: Products containing dairy ingredients.
Fleishik: Products containing meat.
Kosher laws strictly prohibit mixing dairy and meat.

The Kosher certification process includes application submission, ingredient review, document verification, factory audit (if required), compliance correction, final approval, and issuance of a Kosher certificate.

The Rabbi verifies raw materials, supervises processes, conducts audits, ensures Kosher laws are followed, and grants the final approval for certification.

No. Most audits are performed without stopping production. A temporary halt may be required only for Kosherization (cleaning/heating) procedures.

Yes. Any change in supplier, grade, purity, or ingredient composition must be informed. Using unapproved materials can void Kosher status.

Yes. After certification, companies may use the Kosher logo on websites, brochures, and marketing materials, following agency usage guidelines.

The agency provides corrective actions. After adjusting ingredients or processes, the product is reviewed again until it meets Kosher standards.

Yes. Many cosmetics, personal care items, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical ingredients are Kosher-certified if they comply with all rules.

No. Kosher certification works alongside ISO, HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI systems. It enhances traceability and transparency.

Kosher certification increases global market access, builds brand reputation, and helps companies enter major retail chains and high-demand export markets.

No. It is not mandatory, but many importers strongly prefer Kosher-certified products, especially for food, ingredients, pharma, and nutraceuticals.

Kosher-certified products undergo strict ingredient review and monitoring, making them safer, cleaner, and more reliable—boosting customer trust.

Kosher Certified: Official, audited, approved, and allowed to use a Kosher logo.
Kosher Compliant: Made with Kosher-friendly ingredients but no official certificate.

Yes. Traceability ensures all ingredients come from approved Kosher sources and prevents contamination.

Yes, but production must be segregated. Kosher products must be made on approved equipment with strict cleaning procedures.

This certificate confirms that your product meets Kosher laws and is authorized for manufacturing and sales during the validity period.

The ingredient list is the most important document. The Rabbi checks purity, origins, processing, and Kosher status of each raw material.

Yes. Depending on the certification, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual audits are required to ensure ongoing compliance.

Yes. Packaging must not contain non-Kosher coatings, adhesives, or additives. All packaging materials are reviewed during certification.

Kosherization includes high-temperature cleaning, boiling water sanitization, chemical cleaning, or equipment heating to remove previous contamination.

To maintain Kosher status, manufacturers must use approved ingredients, update documents, notify agencies of changes, follow Kosher cleaning rules, and allow regular audits.