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Kosher Certification in India.

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Kosher Certification in India.

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How does something become kosher certified?

Many people know that kosher certification is an important part of kosher food. If you are someone who is looking for the best and most reliable way to ensure that your food is kosher, you may be wondering what it takes to become kosher certified. If you are curious about how something becomes kosher certified, you should know that it is not a complicated process. A kosher certification is a document that is issued by a Kosher Certification Agency which is stamped by a Rabbi. The Rabbi will inspect the food product, and if it passed inspection, they will issue a kosher certification

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Going Loco over Coco

Riding the New York subway to and from our Queens hotel during the 2019 Fancy Food trade show in June in the Manhattan Jacob Javits Center, I tiredly and idly leaned on my husband’s shoulder and looked up at the transit advertising above the seats in front.

Hey, my eyes pleasantly encountered view of a coconut water product. VITA COCO Organic Coconut water. It is so popular globally that it is even called “ubiquitous.” It is also Kosher-certified, and proudly, it was done by the global certifier I do liaison work for. I personally like the taste. Of course, there are other global brands that compete to be called popular or best.

A report of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology in 2019 continued to list the coconut as one of the most important crops in the Philippines. Considered a major export, it contributes 3.6 of the country’s gross value-added (GVA) in agriculture, next to banana, corn, and rice. The Philippines remains a top producer and exporter of coconut worldwide.

Looking much farther back, the Philippine Coconut authority narrates that coconut is considered a “colonial crop” imposed on the Filipino natives by gubernatorial edict in 1642. Since 1840, coconut products were traded in small quantities with Chinese and Malay traders. Coconut fiber and oil were also used by t he Spaniards in rigging the galleon and as food for sailors on the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. By 1898, copra and coconut oil were exported to Europe as raw material ingredients for soap and newly invented margarine.

After the Spanish-US War, the US market was opened and by 1926, more than 90% of US demand for desiccated coconut was supplied by the Philippines. Earlier in 1921, successful flour then coconut businessmen Franklin Baker Sr. and Jr. visited the Philippines and they set up a desiccated coconut plant that remains one of the biggest in the country. The company changed hands many times, but the famous and familiar name Franklin Baker has been retained up to the present.

Another US company, Peter Paul Inc., makers of the famous Almond Joy and Mounds chocolate bars, built their Philippine plant in 1946 for the purpose of manufacturing desiccated coconut to supply the parent company. Other production facilities also followed to create an integrated coconut processing plant.

While these two companies continue to remain prominent, the rise of demand for coconut water, one of the fastest growing beverage categories in the global market has catapulted another Philippine brand and companies, forward. VITA COCO, the global leaders in coconut water, has been supplied by several manufacturers. Among them, two Philippine companies.

Aside from coconut water, other non-traditional products are ramping up in demand and acknowledgment as promising exports. Coconut milk is now considered an alternative to coffee creamer in the United States, Gluten and dairy-free coconut milk find acceptance as substitute to cow’s milk for the lactose-intolerant.

Coconut milk powder exports have been increasing in volume per year to the Netherlands, Japan, the US, France, and Australia as main markets. Virgin coconut oil has long established its acceptability as a health and wellness product.

Why is the world going loco over coco? For coconut water, it has been consumed for centuries in tropical regions around the world. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine has seen its use to aid hydration, digestion and urination.

Its natural electrolytes make it a sports drink with less sodium. It rarely causes stomach upsets. It has less sugar and carbohydrates but has more potassium, calcium, and magnesium than fruit juices and sports drinks. It is credited to contain antioxidants, amino acids and cytokinins.

Coconut water is further being studied for benefits against diabetes, to prevent kidney stones, to support heart health and reduce blood pressure. After prolonged exercise, coconut water is considered a perfect beverage to restore hydration and replenish lost electrolytes. What a load of science-based benefits!

There are also some 60 or so Philippine companies whose products are already certified Kosher by the company I represent.

By the way, have you checked coconut sugar products? More and more people are demanding for them because of their low fructose content and lower glycemic index than regular refined white or brown sugar and even honey and because of the superior quality of those obtained from the Philippines.

Just a little bit more information on coconut sugar. It is the dehydrated and boiled sap of the coconut palm collected in a container. It is not refined or chemically altered, has no artificial ingredients or synthetic substances. It is pure and natural.

A few caveats are that it is still sugar and diabetics are warned to consume less. Beware of brands mixing coconut sugar with cane sugar. Coconut sugar is also likely to be a little bit more expensive than regular cane sugar.

Just remember to give me a tap if you need a little extra information on which Philippine products are already Kosher-certified or if they have other global certifications already.

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Hurdling Global Food Safety Compliance with Ease

About two decades ago, the Philippines began to seriously grapple with growing global concerns for food safety as a strongly emerging exporter of highly in-demand products and ingredients such as fresh and processed coconuts and coconut-based products, bananas, mangoes and other tropical fruits. It has since sought interaction with many foreign experts and continues to develop appropriate information programs that are conducted nationwide.

The Philippines adheres to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to develop appropriate food safety policies. Primarily through the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Science and Technology, as well as private sector organizations such as the Philippine Exporters Confederation (PHILEXPORT), the Philippines has held numerous fora, seminars, dialogues and similar activities over the years to further position the Philippines as a reliable global food resource.

For the past 25 years, the Philippines has effectively partnered with a leading USA Kosher certifier for third party certification of its food products which have been found acceptable for the global Kosher market. It has been observed there is a continuing developing trend of acceptance and growing demand even for novel Philippine products such as coconut water, flavored pili nuts, even cake accessories.

Today, Philippine capability is powered by compliance to basic requirements such as GAP, GMP, ISO and HACCP. A strong emerging partner is Registrar Corp, a leading provider of US Food and Drug Administration compliance assistance for US and non-US companies since 2003. Registrar services cover FDA registration, labeling compliance, or detention assistance for Food & Beverage, Medical Devices, Drugs, Cosmetics, Supplements, and others. Interesting to note, their gamut of clients ranges from Dior to Walmart.

In collaboration with the leading global Kosher certifying agency, Registrar Corp conducted a whirlwind four-day information campaign caravan nationwide in September 2019. It partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ACCP) to educate food and beverage industry professionals on regulatory requirements for exporting to the United States. The places visited included Makati, New Clark City, Cebu and Davao.

What attracted Philippine producers, among others, is the Fixed Fee Services of Registrar Corp. Their fixed fee pricing is explained up front and billed at a low, flat rate. Another advantage offered is compliance without barriers in international markets with multi-lingual Regulatory Experts with the knowledge and experience available 24 hours a day. By quick action, exporters reduce risk effectively. Exporters are encouraged to automate their supply-chain risk management and monitor their compliance situation in one convenient dashboard.

These well-attended events led by Registrar generated inquiries from Philippine exporters who are expecting an inspection visit from USFDA inspectors. It was emphasized during the Philippine roadshow that Registrar actually conducts mock FDA inspections and helps create Food Safety Plans (HARPC), HACCP Plans (Juice and Seafood), Food Defense Plans and assists toward full compliance with the complex layers of USFDA regulations.

The unique perspective into client needs is guaranteed by Registrar’s professional staff which includes specialists with advanced food science degrees, extensive food safety auditing experiences, and U.S. regulatory and food industry backgrounds. These specialists travel extensively throughout the United States and 25 other countries conducting audits and assessments.

The presence of David Lennarz, president of Business Development and Operations of Registrar Corp, contributed much to the credibility of the information campaign. Lennarz is credited with more than two decades in FDA-regulated industries in the US and Europe. He has conducted seminars on US FDA regulations for trade associations, trade shows, and governments in more than 30 countries around the world. He also served as a Technical Exprt for the US FDA Foreign Facility Registration Verification Program operated by FDA’s Division of field Investigations.

The complementation of Registrar Corp strengthens Kosher certification services in the Philippines particularly for the US Kosher market. The combined roster of services made available truly ensure hurdling global food safety compliance with ease.