This symbol is used on many products other than food packages also.

It could take an entire book to cover the topic of kosher food production. If a symbol does not appear on the card, please contact the COR office at [email protected] or (416) 635-9550. These symbols represent the organizations that determine whether or not a certain food is prepared according to the laws of the Torah. In order for any food label to bear the kosher certification, the process under which the food is prepared must follow specific regulations. Meat and dairy must be processed under separate, isolated conditions and the same machinery that is used to package meat must not come in contact with anything that is dairy or a dairy derivative. But for the sake of dairy-free consumers, I have updated this quick guide to kosher symbols and certification. Photo: Kashruth Council of Canada Did you know? Being at the forefront of kosher supervision, the Orthodox Union (OU) was chosen as Michelman’s koshering agency. Depending on the issuing organisation, different symbols are used on the packaging of kosher products. Gaining Kosher Certification for Food Package Coatings. It is regarded the world over as the most trusted kosher symbol.

The OU has maintained the highest standards of supervision for almost 90 years and has certified more than 1,000,000 products. It tells you to dispose of this packaging carefully and thoughtfully.

They can be a helpful tool for finding new dairy-free products, but it’s important to know what they mean and their limitations.

Packaging symbols, Part 4: Kosher Foodstuffs Advertisement. It also provides a guide to trustworthy dietary symbols such as the vegan heart and the crossed grains symbol. Kosher Symbols « Previous The 1/60th Rule ... day food technology make it virtually impossible for anyone but an expert in the field to know whether a processed food is free of any trace of non-kosher ingredients. Do not litter. Some of the symbols internationally recognized are the OK Kosher Certification, the OU Symbol of Kosher Certification, KOF-K Symbol of Certification, and the Star K Symbol of Kosher Certification. Food packaging symbols are all over our products, but we’re not always sure of what they mean or why they are there. This handy guide tells you the meaning behind the most common packaging symbols found on UK food products. COR Kosher Symbol Card COR has published a convenient kosher symbol card that features the most popular symbols that appear on kosher products in Canada. Throw them in thrash cans after you and not litter the ground with it. Packaging symbols: What do they actually stand for Part 4: Kosher Foodstuffs. So all processed foods and eating establishments require certification by a reliable rabbi or kashrut supervision agency. It is usually called the Tidyman.