Cleveland Kosher

Certification Process

1. Online Form

Fill out the online form with your basic company information.

2. Application

You will receive an application shortly thereafter asking for detailed information such as a raw ingredient listing and the production process at the facility. There is a $75 application fee which should accompany the completed form. Outside Cleveland, a travel and initial inspection fee may apply.

3. Review of Application

Cleveland Kosher will review the application and the company will be contacted by one of our Rabbinical Coordinators to arrange an initial inspection visit.

4. Initial inspection

this visit helps us determine what steps are necessary in order to bring the company kosher. A thorough inspection of the total facility will take place during this visit.

5. Staff Review

All information is then reviewed by our Senior Rabbinical staff. The company will receive an assessment of what is necessary in order to bring the facility in compliance with kosher code.

6. Agreement

A written agreement is drafted outlining the terms of the certification

7. Letter of Certification

Once the company signs the agreement and pays the applicable fees, a letter of certification is issued by Cleveland Kosher. This entitles the company to display the Cleveland Kosher symbol on their products and to advertise the products as kosher

8. Plant visits

Regular inspections of the company will be made by one of our Rabbinic Coordinators to monitor the kosher program at the plant.