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Kosher Certification - Why do we ask?
2025-05-15
When you first call us, our enthusiastic customer service team will immediately provide you with efficient and professional service. To ensure that our work runs efficiently and that our service exceeds your expectations, we need to ask you a few key questions. These questions are designed to help us initially assess whether your company meets the basic requirements for kosher certification and determine the necessary steps to take. Although these questions may initially appear confusing ("Why are we asking such questions?" or "How does this relate to kosher certification?"), the following sections will provide detailed answers to our questions.
Q: What specific products require Kosher certification?
Explanation: The difficulty of product certification varies, which directly affects the frequency of factory inspections. For simpler products, an annual inspection is generally sufficient; for more complex products, multiple inspections may be required. For extremely complex products, batch certification is the only option, requiring on-site kosher supervision of each batch. Furthermore, the formulations and production processes used by different products vary, and these factors contribute to the specific cost of kosher certification.
Q: Has your factory ever obtained a Kosher certificate? If so, when is the certificate valid?
Explanation: With the establishment of the Association of Kosher Certification Organizations (AKO), an umbrella organization for kosher certification, the connections between various kosher certification bodies have become increasingly close. AKO aims to leverage the rapid evolution of global food technology, develop kosher certification regulations that meet the needs of the times, and effectively address key issues such as emergencies in the global kosher sector. Currently, several major international kosher certification bodies (such as KLBD, cRc, STAR-K, OK, OU, and KOF-K) have reached a consensus: For factories that are already certified by a certain body and whose certificates are valid (or whose contracts have not yet been fulfilled), requests to change certification bodies will generally not be accepted unless due to reasons attributable to the body itself. (We recommend continuing to contact the original body.) Therefore, when answering your calls or emails, we typically inquire about whether your facility has previously obtained a kosher certificate, the certificate's validity period, any outstanding contracts, and any breaches of contract. These inquiries are crucial to maintaining the efficiency of our work. If you have any questions about the above explanations or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to support you.
Q: What is the name of the nearest international airport to your factory? How far is it from the airport to your factory? How long does a one-way trip take?
Explanation: Generally, if the one-way journey takes more than three hours, the round-trip journey will take at least six hours, while the factory inspection itself typically takes two hours. If the factory is located far from the airport, we may not be able to complete the inspection within a single day, resulting in additional expenses for the rabbi's accommodation and work. Therefore, travel time and the specific location of your factory are important factors influencing our fees. Accurately understanding this information will help us more accurately assess the associated costs. The kosher certification fee structure is carefully constructed based on a variety of factors, including production characteristics, location, and the key investments required to maintain kosher procedures. If you would like a more accurate estimate of your certification costs, we are happy to contact you and provide professional and attentive service.
If you have any questions about the above explanations or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to support you.