Kosher Check facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kosher Check
Certifying agency	Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia
Effective since	November 2013
Predecessor	BC Kosher
Product category	Food products

Kosher Check is a special symbol, like a stamp, that you might see on food labels. This symbol is called a hechsher (pronounced HEK-sher). It means that the food has been checked and follows Jewish dietary laws. These laws are known as Kashrut or "Kosher."

The Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia is in charge of Kosher Check. Their main office is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

What is Kosher Food?

Kosher food follows a set of rules from Jewish tradition. These rules decide which foods can be eaten and how they should be prepared. For example, some foods are not allowed, and others must be prepared in a certain way. The Kosher Check symbol helps people know if a food product meets these rules.

How Does Kosher Check Work?

Kosher Check has a team of experts around the world. These experts are called Rabbinic representatives. They visit food factories and check how food is made. They make sure that all ingredients and processes follow the strict Kosher rules.

These representatives are based in different parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America. They work hard to ensure that food products are truly Kosher.

A Trusted Symbol

The Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia, which runs Kosher Check, is a respected organization. Other important groups, like the Chicago Rabbinical Council, recommend Kosher Check. This means that many people trust the Kosher Check symbol.

History of Kosher Check

Kosher Check started in November 2013. Before that, it was known as BC Kosher. When it changed its name, it also introduced a new symbol. The new slogan became "Kosher Checked. Globally Accepted."

When Kosher Check began, it focused on food manufacturers that had very good food safety rules. This means they made sure their food was not only Kosher but also very safe to eat. Today, Kosher Check certifies thousands of different food products. These products come from companies all over the world.

See also

• Food safety
• Hechsher
• Kashrut
• Orthodox Judaism