Knesset gives final approval to repeal Kashrut reform
The Knesset plenum passed in its second and third readings the repeal of statutory provisions that had allowed private corporations and kosher certification bodies to provide supervision services and kosher certificates. The bill was approved…
Assessment
Israel's legislature has overturned a previous deregulation of kosher certification, returning control to state-authorized bodies. The narrow vote reflects deep divisions over religious authority and market competition in food supervision. This reversal could reshape the kosher food industry, affecting both businesses and consumers who had begun relying on private certifiers. The next step is implementation by religious authorities.