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After the State of Israel, New York is the world’s largest
manufacturer and consumer of kosher foods. With more than 82,000
different Kosher certified products on market shelves, the Department
continues to be vigilant in assuring consumers that food products
offered for sale as Kosher, are indeed Kosher. In 2002, the Department
conducted 7,500 inspections in New York State.
New York’s Kosher Law Protection Act of 2004 – Search
Registry
The Kosher Law Protection Act of 2004 requires that consumers of
food represented as kosher in New York be provided with information
identifying the person or organization certifying that food as kosher.
To do so, the Department is establishing an on-line registry of
food represented as kosher. Those involved in the kosher food trade
- certain producers, processors, packers, distributors, retailers
and certifiers of kosher food products, as well as those who prepare
kosher food – will need to file product and certifying information
with the Department.
Effective Dates
The Kosher Law Protection Act of 2004 became law on July 13, 2004.
Provisions of the Act pertaining to packaging, advertising, disclosure,
record keeping and filing become effective January 9, 2005. Forms
will be made available on-line at this web page as of December
1, 2004 or can be mailed to you by emailing kosher@agmkt.state.ny.us.
Certain filings must be completed at least 30 days in advance of
offering or distributing food as kosher in New York State.
Starting in January 2005, consumers will be able to view New York's
Kosher Registry and search for information by product name, certifier
or food establishment.
If any of the information filed with the Department changes, the
person who filed the information must notify the Department of the
changes immediately.
The information presented on these pages has been submitted to
the Department by individuals and entities regulated under the Kosher
Law Protection Act of 2004. The data consists of information received
to date. You may wish to return to this web site periodically to
view registration information that may be subsequently filed with
the Department.
More Information
Kosher Law Protection Act brochure
Kosher Law Protection Act Press Release
Questions and Answers – coming soon
Click here to access the online
Kosher Registration forms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before completing
the online registration form, we highly recommend that you become
familiar with the information requirements by reviewing a printed
version of the form. You can access a PDF (printable version) of
the form by clicking here.
To electronically transfer your Kosher Information, please review
the submission guidelines. (HTML | PDF)
Click here to access the
Excel template.
The electronic transfer has been disabled. Please contact the kosher office at 718.722.2852 or kosher@agmkt.state.ny.us for further assistance. |
