Kosher certification is a certification process for kosher food products. Today, the word kosher is used for both certification and food, but historically, the word kosher was used to describe food that was fit for consumption by the Jewish people. Today, kosher certificate is mandatory for many countries, including the United States, Israel, and some European countries. A kosher certification process is necessary to ensure that food that is kosher is not contaminated by non-kosher food or ingredients. For example, in the United States, kosher certification is necessary for foods that are exported to countries with a significant number of Jewish personnel.
