BKP is the only Kosher Certification Program in Portugal that is fully staffed by proper Rabbis that are member of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate and are Rabbis in the full sense of the word. Our Kosher Certificated will be accepted world-wide as we only employ high qualified and well versed Rabbis in the area of Kashrut, our Kashrut Department is directed by HaRav Ephraim Avidani, who has been a member of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate for over 60 years and has been on and off Chief Rabbi of several communities for the last 35 years. He is also a trained Schochet.
As you are undoubtedly aware, in recent years the food industry has witnessed a tremendous growth of products which have become Kosher. Clearly, BKP Kosher Program Certification offers manufacturers a decisive edge in today's highly competitive food and beverage industry.
Today nearly $34 Billion of food products are produced as Kosher in the USA alone. $3 Billion in direct sales are sold each year to over 8 million consumers who seek out a Kosher Certified label. Kosher food service increased 18% yearly during past decade. The total number of consumers is growing at an annual rate of 15%, all because 'Kosher' is identified with quality, health and fine preparation.
The BKP symbol is a firm guarantee to all consumers that the products bearing the symbol are in full compliance with the most demanding of kosher standards. You can be sure that your products will be marketable, enjoying the same status, recognition and acceptance, as any other reliably certified kosher product.
The purpose of a Kosher Certification is to assure a customer that a product complies with Kosher law which is the Jewish Dietary Laws, the word Kosher means "Proper".
The decision to pursue Kosher Certification Program is based upon the perceived marketing advantages that a company's products would enjoy as the result of a Kosher status.
Companies, which are Kosher Certified are able to increase their sales in the USA, Israel and Europe, where Jewish communities are large.
By implementing a Kosher Certification Program, a food and drink manufacturer obligates itself to abide by Kosher law when producing their products.
A manufacturer will be expected to allow Rabbinic inspections. Such inspections include a review of ingredients, processing method, production line and storage rooms.
The implementation of a Kosher Certification Program may also involve modifications to a product's ingredients.
More importantly, BKP does not only certify products, we build relationships too! It is with our excellent customer service, as well as our flexible fee structure, that we have created such a remarkable niche in this industry.