What is the difference between products, such as vegetable oil, listed as “approved” and those listed as certified?
A. The distinction is sated clearly in our Food Bulletin. All products listed as “certified” are investigated, audited and monitored in a manner that ensures the strictest standards of Kashrus are maintained. All certified Kosher Australia caterers, food establishments and other licencees use only these certified products. Products listed as “approved” are usually products manufactured for the general non-Jewish market and after manufacture are able to be classified as acceptably Kosher even though the strictest standards may not have applied to the production. These products are still carefully audited and monitored but the Rabbis and chemists may have relied on certain leniencies to allow their approval. Kosher Australia explicitly recommends the use of fully certified products wherever possible and these are clearly highlighted in the latest Kosher Australian Food Bulletin.
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