Tankers and transport
Previous use of bulk tankers and how they are cleaned.
Sectors
Kosher certification for Spanish olive oil and olives
Spanish olive oil is sold worldwide, and many retail shelves and industrial kitchens practically require a kosher symbol. We certify mills, refineries and bottlers.
In short
Virgin olive oil carries a low kosher risk. Certification mainly reviews bulk tanker transport, refining and bottling lines shared with other oils. For table olives we review brines, seasonings, stuffings (such as anchovy or cheese) and additives.
What we certify
- Extra virgin and virgin olive oil
- Refined and pomace olive oil
- Whole, pitted and sliced olives
- Stuffed and seasoned olives
- Olive pâtés and spreads
What we review in your plant
Refining and blends
Facilities shared with other oils or fats and processing aids.
Stuffings and seasonings
Anchovy must be a kosher species, and cheese stuffings make the product dairy. Flavourings and spices are also reviewed.
Brines and additives
Acids, correctors, stabilisers and their sources.
Markets
Who will ask you for it
The US and Israel are common destinations for Spanish oil and olives, and many importers require a kosher certificate with every shipment.
Passover
Passover production
Olive oil can be certified for Passover and is in strong demand at that time of year. This requires controlling lines and additives to the specific requirements.
More about PassoverSector questions
Does extra virgin olive oil need supervision?
It needs a certificate, but not continuous supervision. Periodic visits and control of tankers and bottling are usually enough.
Can I certify a private label I pack for a customer?
Yes. The certificate can include the private labels you pack, with the corresponding authorisation.
Other sectors
Nuts and almonds
Almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and derivatives: raw, roasted, fried, flours and pastes.
Frozen foods
Frozen vegetables, fruit, ready meals and bakery products.
Confectionery and chocolate
Chocolate, turrón, sweets, biscuits, gummies and industrial bakery.
Spices and paprika
Paprika (pimentón), saffron, ground spices, blends and seasonings.
Canned and preserved foods
Canned vegetables, fish, pulses, sauces and ready meals.
Juices and citrus
Juices, concentrates, purées, essential oils and citrus derivatives.
Coffee and cocoa
Coffee roasters, instant coffee, capsules, cocoa powder and derivatives.
Fish
Fresh, frozen, smoked and salted fish and derivatives.
Dairy and eggs
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, cream, butter, egg products and egg powder.
Cereals and rice
Rice, flours, breakfast cereals, pasta, bakery and snacks.
Get your olive oil and olives certified
Tell us what you make and where you sell it. We will reply with the next steps and a quote.