What are the different kashrut agencies?

Answer by  Mike39 (320)

There are many different kashrut agencies in the world based on location and level of observance (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform). The Orthodox ones are usually considered the most strict and the most reliable. In the US the most known agencies are Star-K, OU, Star-D, KO. They are recognizible by a little sign on a product package.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Kashrus agencies are listed on the site. There are agencies in every state in the U.S. and throughout the world as well. The website lets you tailor a search to pinpoint agencies in your area that can help with the certification of Kosher foods. Any Kosher certifying agency can be listed if it meets the requirements.

Answer by  JoeBarba (32)

There are a number of kashrut agencies but some include: The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations (OU), The Organized Kashrus Laboratories (OK), "Star-K" Kosher Certification (STAR-K), Vaad Hakashruth of Northern California, Kosher Certification Service, Kosher Supervision of America (KSA), Rabbinical Council of Califorina (RCC), Orthodox Rabbinical Council of San Francisco, and many others.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

There are many different agencies and a complete list is given on Kashrut website. Therefore if you want to look at all of the different organizations go ahead on that website and you will get the complete all inclusive list. It has over 100 different agencies on there and you can google the website.

Answer by  drowningindebt (73)

In addition to rabbis, kashrut agencies certify that foods meet Jewish dietary laws. Books of the Torah (specifically, Leviticus and Deuteronomy) guide many of these dietary laws.

Answer by  Anonymous

There used to be just one kashrus agency -- the OU. Now there are many other Hechsherim, including, the cRc, Kaf-K, KSA, OK, Star-K, Triangle K, and many, many more.