Which Manufacturers & Exporters in India Mostly Apply for Kosher Certification – and Where Do They Apply From?

Kosher certification is growing rapidly in India, and thousands of manufacturers and exporters now apply for Kosher to enter USA, Europe, Israel, and Gulf markets. Some product categories are high-demand for Kosher.

✅ 1. Food & Beverage Manufacturers

These companies apply for Kosher most commonly:

• Spices & Seasonings

• Edible Oils (Sesame, Sunflower, Mustard, Coconut)

• Sugar & Sweeteners

• Rice, Pulses, Grains

• Fruit Pulps & Concentrates

• Ready-to-Eat Foods

• Bakery Ingredients

Reason: Kosher is mandatory for selling in US/EU supermarkets.

✅ 2. Chemical & Ingredient Manufacturers

Most Kosher applications in India come from:

• Activated Carbon

• Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid

• Ethanol / Ethyl Alcohol

• Enzymes, Stabilizers

• Flavours & Fragrances

• Food Additives

• Natural Extracts

Reason: Ingredients must be Kosher for finished food brands to accept them.

✅ 3. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Companies

Products:

• Capsules

• Vitamins

• Herbal Extracts

• APIs

Reason: International pharma buyers demand Kosher Pareve ingredients.

✅ 4. Packaging Material Manufacturers

Especially for food-contact packaging:

• PET Bottles

• HDPE/PP Containers

• PE Films

• FIBC Bags

• Bulk Container Liners

• Aluminium Foil Laminates

Reason: Export clients require Kosher-compliant packaging for Kosher food production.

✅ 5. Oil & Aromatic Product Manufacturers

Very high demand for Kosher:

• Essential Oils

• Oleoresins

• Aromatic Oils

• Turpentine & Derivatives

Reason: Used in cosmetics, food, pharma—buyers require Kosher.

📌 From Where Do Indian Industries Apply for Kosher Certification?

India manufacturers usually apply through internationally recognized Kosher agencies with offices in India:

⭐ 1. KCJ Kosher – Kosher Certification Jerusalem (Most Preferred in India)

• Affordable fee

• Fast processing

• Ideal for food, chemical, aroma, packaging

• Strong global acceptance (USA, EU, Israel, Gulf)

🚀 Who Takes the Most Kosher Certificates in India?

Top applying industries:

✔ Essential Oils & Spices

✔ Chemical Ingredients (Citric Acid, Activated Carbon, etc.)

✔ Food Ingredient Exporters

✔ Pharma & Nutraceutical Companies

✔ Packaging Material Exporters