नीचे Nepal में manufacturer और exporter के लिए Kosher Certification लेने का पूरा प्रोसेस step-by-step बताया गया है:

Kosher Certification in Nepal – Complete Guide for Manufacturers & Exporters

1. क्यों Kosher Certification लेना जरूरी है?

Nepal से export करने वाले manufacturers और exporters के लिए Kosher certificate बहुत important है क्योंकि:

• USA, Europe, Israel, Canada, Gulf countries में buyers Kosher compliant products मांगते हैं

• Big retail chains (Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods) Kosher मानते हैं

• Trust, brand credibility और export value बढ़ती है

• Multi-religious consumers Kosher products accept करते हैं

Applicable Products:

• Fruit & vegetable extracts

• Herbal extracts / powders / oils

• Mango pulp / juice / concentrate

• Food ingredients (sugar, citric acid, flavors)

ये Kosher agencies हैं और Nepal के plants से applications accept करती हैं।

Kosher Agencies

• Kosher Certification Jerusalem (KCJ)

• Kosher India Organization (Nepal plants को भी cover करती है)

• JK Kosher

• MKCI

Private agencies छोटे exporters के लिए fast और cost-effective होती हैं।

3. Kosher Certification Apply करने का Process

Step 1: Application Submission

Agency को ये details भेजें:

• Company Name & Address

• Plant Address (Nepal)

• List of Products

• Raw Material List with COAs

• Process Flow Chart

• Packaging & Equipment details

• Existing certifications (ISO, FSSAI, HACCP)

Step 2: Document Review

Agency check करती है:

• Raw materials और supplier documents

• Cleaning chemicals और hygiene procedure

• Plant layout और storage areas

• Product specification sheets

• Any previous food safety / quality certifications

Step 3: Audit

Audit दो तरीके से हो सकता है:

1. On-site Physical Audit – inspector plant visit करता है

2. Online Video Audit – Zoom/Google Meet

Audit में verify किया जाता है:

• Raw material storage

• Processing line

• Cleaning & sanitation

• Packaging area

• No cross-contamination with non-kosher ingredients

Step 4: Compliance & Corrections

Agency बताएगी अगर कोई सुधार करना है:

• Missing COA

• Non-kosher ingredient issue

• Cleaning procedure clarification

Step 5: Certificate Issuance

Approval के बाद:

• Kosher Certificate valid for 1 year

• Product list approved

• Kosher logo usage rights

• Online verification link

4. Timeframe

• Standard process: 7–10 working days

• Expedited / urgent: 48–72 hours (agency पर depend करता है)

5. Fees (Approximate)

• Online audit: 

• On-site audit:

• Fees plant size, product range, और audit type पर depend करती हैं।

6. Required Documents

Mandatory:

• Company Registration / License

• Product List

• Raw Material List + COAs

• Process Flow Chart

• Equipment List

• Cleaning Chemical List

Optional but Helpful:

• ISO 22000 / HACCP Certificate

• Lab Test Reports

• Plant Layout

7. Important Notes

• Plant-based ingredients are generally kosher

• Animal-derived ingredients, gelatin, non-kosher stabilizers strictly prohibited

• Flavors, colors, preservatives need kosher confirmation

• Sugar, citric acid must be kosher certified