Kosher Passover (Kosher for Pesach) means a product is certified to be free from Chametz and Kitniyot (in some cases) during the Jewish festival of Passover (Pesach).

Chametz includes:

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rye

• Oats

• Spelt

• Any fermented grain or starch from these grains

For Passover, even micro-level contamination from these grains is strictly not allowed.

Passover-certified products are held to the highest level of Kosher purity.

Why Do Manufacturers & Exporters Need Kosher Passover Certification?

✔ Export Demand in USA, Israel & Europe

During Passover season, companies only buy Kosher for Passover raw materials and food ingredients.

✔ Higher Market Value

Passover-certified products are sold at premium pricing compared to normal Kosher.

✔ Strict Buyer Requirement

Food companies producing for Passover insist on:

• Passover-certified sugar

• Passover-certified oils

• Passover-certified ingredients

• Passover-certified packaging aids

If your product is not Passover-certified, many international buyers will not consider it.

✔ Zero Grain Contamination Guarantee

Passover certification assures:

• No grain-based additives

• No contamination during storage

• No cross-contamination in cleaning
  This increases global trust.

✔ Pure & Clean Product Image

Even non-Jewish consumers worldwide prefer Passover products because they are seen as purer, allergen-free, and safer.

Which Products Require Kosher Passover Certification?

Passover is especially important for the following:

Food Ingredients:

• Sugar

• Salt

• Citric Acid

• Vinegar (must be grain-free)

• Flavors

• Colors

• Additives

• Stabilizers

• Sweeteners

• Gelatin substitutes

Oils & Fats:

• Coconut oil

• Palm oil

• Sunflower oil

• Sesame oil

• All refined edible oils

Extracts & Natural Products:

• Essential oils

• Herbal extracts

• Nutraceuticals

• Botanical ingredients

Chemicals used in food processing:

• Activated carbon

• Filter aids

• Food-grade chemicals

• Solvents (must be grain-free)

Packaging materials (in some cases):

• Food-contact materials

• Tankers used for Passover shipments

If your buyers export to Jewish communities, they will demand Passover certification.

Which Industries Commonly Take Passover Certification?

• Sugar mills

• Oil refineries

• Food ingredient manufacturers

• Spice processors

• Herbal & nutraceutical companies

• Chemical manufacturers

• Dairy-free product manufacturers

• Exporters supplying USA, Israel & Europe

If a manufacturer supplies ingredients used in any food processed during Passover, certification becomes mandatory.

Where to Apply for Kosher Passover Certification in India?

You can apply through a recognized Kosher certification authority.

A widely trusted option in India is:

Kosher Certification India (KCI )

They provide:

• Kosher Passover Certification

• Pareve Certification

• Year-round Kosher Certification

How to Apply:

1. Submit application (company + product details)

2. Provide ingredient list & process flow

3. Rabbi reviews documents

4. Plant audit (physical or virtual)

5. Approval

6. Certificate issued

Passover certification generally takes 20–25 days if all documents are complete.