date:Mar 20, 2013
agencies arose, and they transformed kosher certification into one of the most reliable systems of private certification in the food industryindeed, in any industry.
Several features of the kosher certification system account for its success. First, sufficient consumer demand makes companies willing to open up their operations to kosher inspectors and to pay for reliable certification. Second, a core of vigilant and active consumers scrutinizes products for certification mistakes, such as items