Kosher Certification — KCJ
CAS is the exclusive North Africa partner of KCJ — Kosher Certification Jerusalem. KCJ-issued Kosher certificates with full Kashrut supervision for food manufacturers targeting kosher-observant markets in Israel, the USA, Europe, and worldwide.
Standard
KCJ Kosher Standard (Kashrut)
Service type
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Issued under
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What it is
Kosher certification verifies that food products are prepared in full accordance with Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut). KCJ — Kosher Certification Jerusalem — is an established Kosher certification agency operating since 1989, headquartered in Jerusalem. KCJ certificates carry the KCJ symbol, which is recognised by kosher-observant communities in Israel, the United States, Europe, and internationally. CAS is KCJ's exclusive authorised partner for North Africa, conducting all required on-site audits, ingredient reviews, and coordinating issuance of KCJ certificates.
Who needs it
Food and beverage manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, food service companies, and processors in Egypt and North Africa exporting to or supplying kosher-certified markets in Israel, the USA, Europe, and international Jewish communities worldwide.
Benefits of certification
- KCJ Kosher certificate — recognised by kosher consumers in Israel, USA, Europe, and worldwide
- KCJ has operated since 1989 — a trusted and established Kosher authority
- Certificate valid for 12 months with annual renewal audit
- CAS is the only KCJ-authorised partner across North Africa
- Certificate number (e.g. KCJEGYP...) verifiable through KCJ registry
- Covers all product categories: food, ingredients, beverages, and food processing facilities
- Pareve, Meat, Dairy, and Passover designations available as applicable
- Export advantage for food manufacturers targeting international buyers requiring Kosher supply chain ingredients
Audit process
The KCJ certification process begins with a comprehensive ingredient review — all raw materials, additives, processing aids, and packaging materials are evaluated against Kashrut requirements. A site audit is conducted by a KCJ-qualified Mashgiach (Kosher supervisor) or CAS auditor to verify facility controls, equipment status, production procedures, and segregation. Upon successful review, KCJ issues the certificate with the KCJ symbol. Annual renewal audits maintain certification currency.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
What makes a product Kosher?
A product is Kosher when it is made from Kosher-permitted ingredients, processed on equipment not used with non-Kosher products (or properly kashered between uses), and produced under the supervision of a qualified Kosher certifier. The three main Kosher categories are Meat (Fleishig), Dairy (Milchig), and Pareve (neutral — neither meat nor dairy).
What is the difference between Pareve and Passover Kosher?
Pareve describes a product that contains no meat or dairy — it can be used with either. Kosher for Passover (Pesach) is a separate and stricter designation that prohibits chametz (leavened grains). A product can be Pareve without being Kosher for Passover, and vice versa. Both designations are available through KCJ.
Does CAS issue the KCJ certificate?
CAS conducts the required site audits and ingredient reviews as the exclusive North Africa partner of KCJ. The certificate is issued by KCJ — Kosher Certification Jerusalem — with the KCJ symbol. CAS is the only authorised KCJ partner for Egypt and North Africa.
Which markets require or prefer Kosher certification?
Israel, the United States, Canada, and many European markets have significant kosher-observant consumer populations. Major food retailers and ingredient buyers in these markets require or strongly prefer Kosher-certified suppliers. The KCJ symbol is recognised in all of these markets.
How are ingredients evaluated for Kosher status?
KCJ uses an ingredient classification system (Groups 1–10) that evaluates each raw material, additive, and processing aid. Some ingredients are pre-approved; others require their own Kosher certification or Rabbi's letters. CAS assists manufacturers in navigating this process during the initial review phase.
How long does the Kosher certification process take?
Typically 4–8 weeks from complete ingredient submission to certificate issuance, depending on the complexity of the product range and the number of ingredients requiring review. CAS manages the process from initial application through to certificate delivery.
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