Sectors

Kosher certification for fish products from Spain

With fish, the first question is the species and the second is what else shares the line. We help you answer both with a clear plan.

In short

Only fish with fins and scales are kosher, so shellfish, cephalopods and some scaleless species are not. Certification reviews species identification, separation from shellfish, shared equipment, and the ingredients in smoked, salted and prepared products.

What we certify

  • Fresh and frozen fish
  • Smoked fish (salmon, cod)
  • Salted fish and anchovies
  • Roe
  • Surimi and fish preparations

What we review in your plant

Species

Checking that each species has fins and scales, with identification on every lot.

Separation from shellfish

Lines, surfaces and cleaning when the plant also processes non-kosher species.

Ingredients

Brines, smoke flavourings, oils and additives in preparations.

Supervision

Some products, such as skinless fillets, may require closer supervision to guarantee the species.

Markets

Who will ask you for it

Kosher-certified smoked salmon, anchovies and frozen fish are in demand in the US, Israel, the UK and France.

Passover

Passover production

Fish can be certified for Passover if ingredients and equipment are controlled.

More about Passover

Sector questions

Are tuna and salmon kosher?

Yes, both have fins and scales. What needs reviewing is the process.

What about swordfish or turbot?

Opinions differ on some species. Ask us and we will answer case by case.

Get your fish certified

Tell us what you make and where you sell it. We will reply with the next steps and a quote.