Kosher
Kosher certificate (Letter of Certification)
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Religious
- Issued by
- Kosher agencies (e.g. OU, OK, Star-K, KOF-K, CRC)
- Recognised bodies
- Agency-specific; no government accreditation
- Product scope
- Ingredients, processed foods
- Typical validity
- Annual (LOC renewed yearly)
- Key data on the certificate
- LOC no.; agency & symbol; company; plant; product list; status (pareve/dairy/meat, Passover); expiry
Key markets that require it
- United States — Commonly requested: Ingredients & packaged foods Source for United States
Markets named in the catalogue
US, Israel (mandatory rabbinate for kosher claims), EU & UK kosher retail, ingredient buyers globally
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.