In today’s globalized world, it is essential that companies worry about the facilities provided to the consumer public. Making these amenities democratic is more than a differential, but a necessity, as business possibilities are expanded. Because of this context, Bel Mag is honored to have the Kosher Certificate.
Like the Halal Certificate, which Bel Mag also has and about which we have already commented here on the blog, Kosher is a recognition of good production practices, choice of the best raw materials and respect for religious laws. In this case, the seal refers to the Jewish community. Follow us and better understand how it works and how important the Kosher Certificate is!
What is the Kosher Certificate?
The word “kosher” originates in the Hebrew language and means “clean and pure.” Thus, the Kosher Certificate is the validation that a particular product has been processed following the good practices of orthodox Judaism, ensuring the safety of a consumption within the laws of religion. The certificate is valid worldwide and has become synonymous with quality control.
In ancient times, of course, it was common for communities themselves to select what and how they would consume, making it easier to respect these rules. Nowadays, as most of the production chain unfolds outside the conference capacity of this audience, having the Kosher Certificate in a package helps in the purchase decision.
How to earn the certificate
The initiative to apply for the Kosher Certificate must be from the company seeking this recognition. This attitude alone is already a demonstration of respect and concern for the universalization of the product. The institution responsible for certification then initiates a detailed research to know the ingredients used.
This includes not only the raw material, but also the list of suppliers and the entire manufacturing process, including the factory plant. This process is done remotely, by phone, email and other resources that are necessary. If the documentation is in agreement, the green light is given for the process to proceed.
The second step is to schedule the visit of an orthodox rabbi or a representative of him, both experts in the subject, who must be accompanied by a responsible person explaining all the details of the production process. Even planning for new product launches, testing and outsourcing needs to be clarified.
If all issues verified in the documentation and validated by the rabbi are in agreement, then the Kosher Certificate is released. It is valid internationally for one year and can be renewed with a new visit to the company.
Why is this certificate important?
A survey by the Pew Research Center, a non-governmental research organization in the United States, states that there are approximately 14.6 million people who identify as Jewish.
In addition to these, there are those who do not practice Judaism, but by cultural or family traditions respect the precepts of religion. With this audience, the population interested in Kosher Certified products can reach 17.8 million people.
From the point of view of foreign trade, Israel is one of the 50 countries that have the best relationship with Brazil. In 2021, there were almost US$300 million in exports to the country. In the United States, the second largest Brazilian trading partner, it is estimated that at least 10 million people prefer Kosher Certified products.
Bel Mag and Kosher Certificate
Knowing all this, if your business is also interested in reaching this huge consumer audience, Bel Mag is the ideal partner because it already has the Kosher Certificate. We have tailor-made solutions for the needs of the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and general industry. And serving these markets with a well accepted raw material in all parts of the world generates many more opportunities for your company!
Get to know our product portfolio and, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us! We’re always at your disposal.
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