The KOF-K is a committee comprised of experts in various specialized fields of kosher food production. All of these experts are strictly Orthodox in their practices.

What does "Kosher" mean?

The term "kosher" relates to a set of laws followed by people of the Jewish faith regarding preparation and consumption of foods. In order to understand the importance of kosher laws, it is important to understand the theory behind the law. Kosher laws are based on the concept that people should constantly be thinking about what they are doing rather than living their lives on "auto-pilot." People of the Jewish faith who observe these dietary laws must make regular decisions about what they eat, when they eat, and how they prepare the food. Manufacturers producing products certified as kosher must undergo a rigorous certification process involving all aspects of their products, including evaluation of their raw materials, facilities, equipment and processes. Some of the standards to which Albion must comply in order to be certified "kosher" are:

• Initial inspection of all manufacturing facilities, including the blessing of all equipment.

• Approval of all raw materials for their adherence to kosher laws.

• Periodic inspection of all kosher manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance.

• Periodic review of all raw materials to ensure that they remain compliant with the kosher laws. An approved KOF-K Rabbi must conduct all of these inspections. This means that a panel of kashrus experts has carefully and frequently reviewed every aspect of every product manufactured by Albion Laboratories.

How does this affect Albion's products?

Over time, the term "Kosher" has taken on a meaning that extends beyond the obvious importance to those of the Jewish faith. The achievement of kosher status is one more indication of the quality of Albion's chelated mineral products as certified by an independent organization. This gives Albion products additional value as well as increased market potential.

Current Kosher registration information is available on Albion's SIDI. Click here to download a copy.