The Kosher Certification Flowchart

Request for Application Initial discussion concerning kosher certification prospects
Submission of Application Details of ingredients, manufacture and products
New Company Rabbinic Coordinator (NCRC) Assigned Account Executive to coordinate certification process
Initial Inspection Invoice

Initial Inspection

Initial inspection invoice sent; upon payment of initial invoice, NCRC assigns Rabbinic Field Representative to evaluate site
Additional Information Requested

Review of Application:

  • Field Representative's Report
  • Ingredients
  • Processes
Feasibility study by the OU; preparation for final review
Review of Application by Rabbinic Kashruth Commission (RKC) Evaluation and approval of Governing Board of OU
Contract Signed

Assembly of OU Certification Agreement

Details of certification, supervision and financial obligations confirmed
Plant Re-Inspection by OU Field Representative OU Representative confirms compliance with all kosher requirements
Certification Granted Rabbinic Coordinator (RC) Assigned Letter of Certification issued - OU symbol may be applied to certified products

Join the growing list of OU-China Certified Companies!
Lonza - Guangzhou Fine Chemicals - Anhui Bengbu Citric Acid - Genencor Wuxi Bio-products - Norinco Chemicals, Inc. - Hangzhou Dachuan Amino Acid Factory - Shanghai Kerry Oils and Grains - Jiangsu Jiangshen Pharmaceutical - Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical - Shijiarzhuang Pharmaceutical Group - Qingdao Huajie Foods - Qingdao Key Foods - Anhui Fuyang Pharm. - Suzhou No. 5 Pharmaceutical - Cerexagri Kunming - Boai Xinda Food Co., Ltd. - China Thai Vegetable Oil - Da Min Foodstuffs - Eastbay Oils & Fats - Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co. - Harmoni Spice. - Hebei HuaRong Pharmaceutical -


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