Star K Kosher Certification Competitors

The increasing demand for kosher certified products in the United States, and around the world, has impacted the food industry immensely. Established in 1935, the OK Kosher Certification is one of the world’s most respected symbols of kosher approval. Studies have confirmed a direct correlation between the OK Kosher Symbol and increased retail and B2B sales. Under the leadership of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, the has OK provided certification for food and beverage industry leaders like IFF, Kraft, ConAgra, Barry Callebaut, Tropicana, and many more. Operating on six continents and supported by more than 350 of the world’s leading kosher experts, the OK certifies approximately 600,000 products, produced by over 3,000 companies. Recognized as the leader in kosher regulatory standards and related technology, its proprietary systems enable us to provide stellar customer service in any environment. Our bespoke system has taken the food industry by storm, winning the admiration of food professionals worldwide. We invite you to learn more on our website, or get in touch to find out if kosher certification is right for your company.

The KOF-K emblem is the internationally recognized trademark of KOF-K Kosher Supervision, one of the foremost Kosher certification agencies in the United States. Only those products and services meeting the strictest standards of Kosher law are permitted to display the symbol, which is protected under Federal law against unauthorized use. KOF-K is directed by a staff of Kosher food production specialists, each an expert in various aspects of the food industry. The kashrus policies are governed by a Rabbinic committee that reviews and decides all questions of halacha (Jewish law) which may arise. KOF-K has an international network of regional coordinators and Rabbinic representatives, all of them strictly Orthodox in their personal practice and synagogue affiliation. These representatives conduct frequent visits to major manufacturers and their suppliers at every location where Kosher supervision is needed. Confidentiality of all proprietary information is assured. Serving the Kosher consumer for almost 50 years, KOF-K was the first kashrus organization to introduce computer technology to the complexities of kashrus supervision/management. In addition to automated inspection “tracking,” KOF-K has compiled an extensive and comprehensive database of ingredients and ingredient suppliers, accessible to all companies under KOF-K supervision. This technology has placed KOF-K at the leading edge of contemporary Kosher supervision, raising industry standards to a new high. Contact Info: Address: 201 The Plaza, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone: (201) 837-0500 ext 122

The OU (Orthodox Union) Kosher is the world’s largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency. The OU, termed a “coveted seal of approval” by The New York Times, is one of the world’s best-known trademarks. Comparing it to the UL®, Forbes magazine wrote, “If you want to know your food is kosher, you can look for the Orthodox Union’s OU symbol.” It immediately and universally enhances your product, raising the perception of its quality, and increasing its marketability. A state-of-the-art computer system stores and tracks product information and ingredients. The Orthodox Union database contains information on more than 500,000 food ingredients. Many of the food industry’s most recognized brands, large and small, choose the OU for their kosher certification, including: ADM, Avebe, Best Foods, Cargill, Cerestar, Coca Cola, Cognis, Peter Cremer, Danisco, Dean Foods, DSM, General Mills, Haarmann & Reimer, Chr. Hansen, Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical, H.J. Heinz, Hershey’s, Kraft/Nabisco, McCormick & Co., Nestlé, Novartis, Procter & Gamble, Pillsbury, Quest, Reynolds Aluminum, Rhodia, Unilever, and thousands more. The OU does much more than ensure the highest standards of kosher certification. OU Kosher is unique among all the major kosher certification agencies, as it is part of a non-profit communal organization (founded in 1898), so that it can maintain the highest levels of integrity without any possible conflict of interest. The Orthodox Union, now in its second century of service to the Jewish community of North America and beyond, is a world leader in community and synagogue services, adult education, youth work through NCSY, political action through the IPA, and advocacy for persons with disabilities through Yachad and Our Way. For more information about the OU Kosher visit www.oukosher.org