KLBD Kosher Certification 2.56

KLBD has been kosher certifying factories for over a century. In 1902 Marmite became kosher certified, similarly Fry’s Cocoa bore “the sanction of the Ecclesiastical Authorities” in 1910. Throughout the years the KLBD has established itself as a leading authority globally. In 1830, Dayan Aaron Levy of the LBD was sent on a mission to Australia to be Mesader Gitin – arrange divorce proceedings – for the new colonists. Today, the formal title of Rabbi Mirvis is “The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.”

With these historic links to Commonwealth countries, together with shrinking distances and increased globalisation the KLBD has become one of the top seven international kosher certification bodies.

KLBD’s competencies lie in raw materials and speciality ingredients including flavours, colours, emulsifiers, food chemicals, dairy derivatives and vitamins. In order to maintain the highest standards KLBD employs a team of world-class technical experts who are qualified in chemistry and food technology, in addition to a skilled team of production and commercial consultants which assist companies in reaching the market. These individuals work alongside Rabbinical Coordinators who are experts in Kosher law.

The LBD is affiliated to the United Synagogue (U.S.), the main and largest orthodox grouping in the UK. The U.S. currently has 62 synagogues throughout the UK and maintains the full spectrum of orthodox facilities. Profits from the KLBD go to support the LBD and U.S. community work.