1. What is Kosher Transport Certification?

Kosher Transport Certification ensure karta hai ki truck, tanker, container, ya trailer sirf kosher-approved materials ko contamination-free condition mein carry karta hai.

Yeh certification un companies ke liye zaroori hota hai jo transport karti hain:

• Edible Oils / Food Grade Oils

• Food Ingredients (Raw Material)

• Flavours, Extracts, Essential Oils

• Grains, Pulses, Food Packaging Materials

• Bulk liquid products (Glycerine, Glucose, Lecithin, etc.)

• Kosher certified finished foods

2. When is Kosher Transport Certification Required?

Agar aap:

✔ Exporters ke product transport karte ho
✔ Bulk liquid edible oils tanker me carry karte ho
✔ Food supply chain support karte ho
✔ Kosher certified manufacturers ka logistics handle karte ho

To aapko Kosher Transport Certification mandatory hota hai.

Agar aapka tanker/truck dedicated kosher ho — to certification quick mil jata hai.

3. Certification Process (Simplified)

Step 1 — Application Submission

Transport company ye documents provide karti hai:

• Company profile

• Fleet list (trucks / tankers / containers)

• Previous 3–5 loads history

• Cleaning SOP

• Dedicated / non-dedicated vehicle list

• Driver training record

Step 2 — Document Review

Kosher Rabbi/supervisor verify karta hai:

• Previous cargo history

• Cleaning & sanitation record

• Segregation plan

• Seal control system

Step 3 — On-Site Audit

Audit team yeh check karti hai:

• Tanker/Truck cleanliness

• Odour-free, residue-free condition

• Kosher vs non-kosher segregation

• Washout process

• Driver interview

• Seal and tagging system (before/after trip)

• Warehouse/storage (if applicable)

Step 4 — Corrective Actions

Agar koi issue mile:

• Additional washout

• Dedicated line confirmation

• Training

• Document correction

• Seal procedure improvement

Step 5 — Certification Decision

Agar audit pass ho jaye:

✔ Kosher Transport Certificate issue hota hai
✔ Validity = 1 year
✔ Annual surveillance audit hota hai
✔ Fleet list certificate me attach hoti hai

4. Kosher Transport Requirements

(A) Vehicles / Tankers

• Interior surface smooth, clean, odour-free

• Koi previous non-kosher cargo residue nahi hona chahiye

• Stainless steel preferred for tankers

• Proper cleaning & drying record

(B) Kosher Washout (if non-dedicated)

Kosher acceptable washout includes:

• Hot water cleaning

• Detergent wash with potable water

• Steam cleaning (for tankers)

• Complete drainage + inspection

(C) Segregation Rules

• Non-kosher items ke sath same truck me mix loading allowed nahi

• Food items always separate rakhe jaye

• Clean pallets / tarpaulin mandatory

(D) Documentation

• Cleaning logbook

• Driver instruction sheet

• Trip sheet – previous cargo record

• Seal record (Seal No. before & after delivery)

(E) Dedicated vs Non-Dedicated Vehicles

Dedicated Kosher Vehicle

✔ Best option
✔ Certificate easily milta hai
✔ Risk minimum

Non-Dedicated Vehicle

Allowed, but mandatory:

• Kosher washout

• Rabbi-approved verification

• Previous 3 loads kosher ho ya cleaned ho

5. Special Cases (Important)

⛔ These items are NON-KOSHER

• Animal fat

• Lard

• Gelatin

• Tallow

• Fish & meat mixture

• Wine/grape juice (special supervision required)

Agar tanker ne ye products carry kiye ho → special kashering process mandatory.

6. Kosher Certificate (What You Receive)

Certificate me mention hota hai:

• Company name & address

• Certified fleet list

• Certification validity

• Rabbi signature

• Kosher logo usage rules

• Type of approval (Dedicated / Non-Dedicated Washout Approved)

7. Cost Structure (Approx.)

Agency to agency change hota hai.

8. Benefits to Transport Companies

• Kosher food companies aapko prefer karti hain

• Exporters ko compliance chahiye hota hai

• International buyers accept karte hain

• Higher charges for kosher shipment

• Global supply chain approval

• Zero contamination assurance