April 2026 - Vol. 26, No. 8
Hello again, everyone! Today we’re helping a reader navigate kosher claims and use of trademarked kosher symbols. We’re also featuring a world-traveling Insiders member and sharing how she utilizes our Insiders community to feel supported in her regulatory work. Have a question to submit for our Reader Q+A or a topic you'd like to see covered in an upcoming issue? We would love to hear from you, so please drop us a line!
In this issue:
• Kosher Claims and Certification
• Food Labeler Spotlight
• Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Reader Q+A
Answers to your important questions
Q: Can a product claim to be “Kosher” without a third party certifier or verification seal if all ingredients are kosher-certified?
C.G., Regulatory Compliance Manager, New York
A: No, kosher certification and use of a trademarked kosher symbol requires verification by a third party organization.
