WHAT IS KOSHER? 么是KOSHER?
Definition of Kosher . Kosher 的定义
Kosher is a large set of Jewish dietary laws that have been strictly followed
for thousands of yeas. A Rabbi is a Jewish leader who studies Jewish law
for many years. A Rabbi must receive certification and a license to practice,
similar to an attorney. The Rabbis’ interpret the Jewish food laws and
administer their enforcement. These law determine which foods are acceptable
to the Jewish Law. The word Kosher is form the Hebrew (Hebrew is the Jewish
language) word meaning acceptable or proper. It refers to foods and food
ingredients that meet the dietary requirements of Jewish Law. The test of Kosher
and non-kosher depends on two points: the starting material of the products and
the; cleaning and maintenance of the production equipment. A common
misunderstanding is that food and food ingredients become Kosher with the special
words of a Rabbi (blessing ).This is not true. A kosher certification can only be
obtained by the inspection of the starting materials and the equipment by a certified Rabbi.
犹太食品法是一整套为犹太人严格遵循的千年饮食法典。
犹太牧师是 多年从事犹太法律研究的前驱。
犹太专家必须持有资格证书和许可证，正如律师需要律师执照一样。
犹太专家们对犹太食品法作出解释并对其实施进行管理。
这些法律决定了哪些食品为犹太法所接受。Kosher一词来源于希伯来语，
意为可接受的和适合的（希伯来语即犹太人语言）。这
说明了食品和食品成分必须符合犹太法饮食规定。
一般区分犹太和非犹太食品有两点：产品的原材料、生
产设备的清洁和维修保养。一个常见的误解就是，
受过犹太专家祷告和祝福的产品，就是犹太食品。这是不正确的。只
有原材料和设备通过犹太牧师鉴定,才能获得Kosher证书.
Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题
1)Will STAR-K guarantee sales increases with certification? STAR-K认证能够保证销售的增长吗？
No, we cannot guarantee a sales increase. We are not marketing the product being certified.
However, many distributors in the USA and Europe look for products that are Kosher certified.
Having certification can therefore enhance marketability of your products.
不能，Star-K 法保证您的产品销量一定会有增长。我们并不对通过认证的产品进行任何推销活动。
但是，许多消费者、生产商以及经销商会选择通过认证的产品。通
过这一认证将有助于提高您产品的市场营销效果。
2)Will the STAR-K introduce new customers? STAR-K会介绍新的客户吗？
Star-K does not actively promote products. Our job is to certify that products are Kosher.
Often a manufacturer or distributor will call to ask if we know of a supplier for a product
that is Kosher. We give precedence to Star-K certified products when marketing our recommendations.
我们不会积极介入贵公司或任何公司产品的推广。我们唯一的宗旨是证明经我们认证过的产品为
kosher产品。我们会向消费者、生产商以及经销产推荐他们所需的Kosher产品货源，
并且会优先推荐通过 Star-K 认证的企业。
3) May I refuse to disclose production processes or ingredients to Star-K?
我可以拒绝披露工艺流程或产品成分给Star-K吗？
Star-K certifies many companies with whom we have proprietary agreements not to
disclose any information. We are prepared to enter into such agreements with our
customers. As a certification organization, we cannot verify a product is Kosher
unless we have full disclosure as to what goes into the product. Often we do not
require knowledge of percentages or of exact nuances in manufacturer detail, but this
may depend on what else is being produced at the factory. etc.
作为一家认证机构，除非我们有关于配方及工艺方面的完整信息，否则我们
将无法认准某一产品为kosher产品。通常我们在对一件产品进行认证的时候并
不需要了解配方中各种成份的具体比例或生产工艺中的细微差别。
Star-K与其所认证的许多公司签署了产权协议，保证不向任何第三方泄露任何
有关信息。如需了解更多这方面的信息，请参阅《Star-K保密性》。
4) We do not need the certificate ourselves because our foreign clients usually send a
Rabbi to certify our products at least once a year.
我们不需要认证，因为我们的国外客户至少每年一次会派遣犹太专家对工厂的产品进行检验。
If your client sends a Rabbi to certify your product in their name, this may help you to
sell your products to other potential customers. You can only sell your products
certified Kosher to this client. You cannot sell your products to other clients as
Kosher certified .Often we have gone into a factory on behalf of a distributor and had
the factory request its own certification in order to broaden its marketability.
如果您的买家以他们的名义派遣专家到工厂，那么这样的认证实际上
掌握在这位买家手里。这种认证只包括您向这一特定买家销售的那些产品，
而不会对任何其它买家起作用。
除非贵公司拥有专门的认证，否则您无法将产品当作Kosher产品出售给任何
潜在的其它买家。我们也曾多次代表经销商访问过生产厂，这些工厂后来都以
HOW MUCH DOES KOSHER CERTIFICATION COST? 认证费用
How much does kosher certification cost?
With staff based in China, STAR-K is able to offer very competitive rates with fast and efficient service. Most rates are quoted at a flat rate that includes travel for inspection. STAR -K does not charge an application fee. Plants which manufacture a more complicated product, thereby requiring more frequent visitations, will generally pay a higher certification fee. Before a contract is signed, a detailed cost analysis will be presented to the perspective customer for approval. We appreciate your interest in STAR-K Kosher Certification.
STAR-K 中国办事处员工以其极具竞争力的价格，为您提供快速、有效的服务。
通常情况，我们的报价包括检验差旅费。
STAR-K 并不收取申请费，但由于某些工厂的产品工艺相对复杂，需要多次审核，故而认证费用有所增加。在正式协议签署前，我们一般会提交给客户详细的报价单以便核准。
感谢您对STAR-K Kosher 认证的关注。
HOW DO I OBTAIN KOSHER CERTIFICATION? 如何获得KOSHER认证？
How do I obtain Kosher Certification
如何获得Kosher认证证书
Step1 Complete Application 第一步：填写申请表
The information you put in the application provides us with a profile of your
company, the starting ingredients used, and your products. Please be assured that all
the information you provide us will be held in strict confidence. This is strictly
agreed in the contract between the Star-K and your company. Our reputation over the
past 50 years has been built on your confidentiality with our customers’ processes and
ingredients. We would be happy to sigh a non-disclosure agreement.
贵公司申请表中的信息 能让我们了解到贵公司及产品的大致情况，譬如所
用的原材料和产品种类。所有你所提供的信息都将被严格保密。在STAR-
K和贵司合同里会明确和严格的规定这些条款。在过去的50年里，STAR-K拥
有良好的商业信誉，保证对工厂生产过程和原材料予以保密。并且我们很愿意
签署一份保密协议。
Your application will be reviewed in order to determine the feasibility of your company’s products being certified kosher.
You will then be assigned a Kosher Administrator who will be your connection with the STAR-K and will assist you in the certification process. Our staff will assist you with every step of the certification process. The correspondence can be handled in Chinese or English. Any question you have can be answered in Chinese.
You will receive an estimate of all costs associated with kosher supervision.
我们将对您的申请进行评估以确定贵司产品的可行性。
然后，我们会指派一名STAR-执行人员与您联系，
在认证的整个过程中他会给予您指导和帮助，以便您完成每一个认证步骤。
来往通信可以用中文或英文，所有关于认证的问题都可以用中文来回答。
你将收到对此次Kosher认证的费用报价。
Unlike other certification agencies, the STAR-K charges no application fees for the
initial review which enables us to determine whether you are likely to meet STAR-K
standards for kosher certification.
与其他认证机构代理不同，STAR-K不收取申请费用。
以便我们评估贵司产品符合STAR-K标准的可能性。
The STAR-K offers a no-obligation feasibility study at no charge. The feasibility
study includes:
Applicant submits a application to request kosher certification.
STAR-K contacts applicant to begin the review process.
Applicant provides a list of required information.
STAR-K reviews data and estimates fees.
STAR-K实行的免费评估期，包括：
申请人提交申请书
STAR-K与申请人联系并开始评估程序
申请人提供所需的资料
STAR-K对资料进行评估并估计费用
Step 2 Initial Inspection 第二步： 初审
Kosher certification requires review of a) all ingredients used in the plant b) plant Equipment c) manufacturing process
Kosher证书需要详细了解：
a)工厂所用的所有原配料 b)工厂设备 c)生产过程
Over the past 50 years, the STAR-K has built its business reputation on
Confidentiality with our customer’s processes and ingredients. We would be happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement.在过去的50年里，STAR-K 拥有良好的商业信誉，保证对其生产过程和原材料
予以保密。并且我们很愿意签署一份保密协议。
Step 3 : Contact 第三步：合同 After a detailed evaluation of the ingredients, equipment and products,the STAR-K will submit a proposed contact outlining the terms of certification for your approval. 在经过对原料，设备和产品的详细评估后，STAR-K将与贵司签订一份协议。 其中概要了所有的认证条款。
