Kosher CCPs

Kosher Certification of Ingredients

  • Control Point: Ensure all ingredients used in kosher production are certified kosher.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks kosher certifications for all ingredients.
  • Monitoring: Automated verification of kosher certificates via InterlinkIQ’s supplier and ingredient management system.
  • Critical Limit: Only ingredients with valid kosher certification are used, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s compliance system.

Segregation of Kosher and Non-Kosher Ingredients

  • Control Point: Prevent cross-contact between kosher and non-kosher ingredients during storage and production.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Segregation control module tracks storage and production line segregation to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitoring: Real-time tracking and alerts for kosher and non-kosher ingredient handling via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Kosher and non-kosher ingredients must remain segregated, monitored through InterlinkIQ’s ingredient tracking system.

Vegan Processing and Mixing

  • Control Point: Ensure kosher equipment is used exclusively for kosher production and properly cleaned.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Equipment management module tracks cleaning and sanitation of kosher equipment.
  • Monitoring: Automated logging of cleaning schedules and validation of kosher compliance through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation tracking.
  • Critical Limit: Equipment must be sanitized according to kosher standards, with cleaning records stored in InterlinkIQ.

Shabbat and Holiday Observance

  • Control Point: Ensure kosher production does not occur during Shabbat or certain holidays.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Scheduling module manages production halts during Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
  • Monitoring: Automated scheduling prevents production during prohibited times, monitored via InterlinkIQ’s process control system.
  • Critical Limit: No production during Shabbat or holidays, enforced by InterlinkIQ’s scheduling compliance system.

Kosher Supervision (Mashgiach Oversight)

  • Control Point: Ensure a Mashgiach supervises kosher production to verify compliance.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supervision management module logs Mashgiach presence and oversight activities.
  • Monitoring: Supervision data is tracked in real time by InterlinkIQ’s kosher supervision module.
  • Critical Limit: Mashgiach presence must be recorded during production, managed by InterlinkIQ’s supervision control system.

Kosher Certification of Final Product

  • Control Point: Ensure final product meets kosher requirements and receives kosher certification.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product module tracks kosher labeling, certification, and compliance verification.
  • Monitoring: Automatic verification of kosher labeling and certification is managed through InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Only compliant products receive kosher certification, managed through InterlinkIQ’s labeling and certification tracking.

Traceability of Kosher Ingredients

  • Control Point: Ensure complete traceability of kosher ingredients from sourcing to the final product.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks ingredient origins, supplier certifications, and batch numbers.
  • Monitoring: Real-time tracking of ingredient traceability through InterlinkIQ’s traceability system.
  • Critical Limit: All kosher ingredients must have verifiable certifications, managed through InterlinkIQ’s traceability module.

Packaging and Labeling

  • Control Point: Ensure proper packaging and labeling of kosher products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging and labeling control module tracks kosher certification seals and labeling accuracy.
  • Monitoring: Automated label inspections and alerts for non-compliance through InterlinkIQ’s packaging monitoring system.
  • Critical Limit: Packaging must be kosher-labeled correctly, tracked and verified through InterlinkIQ’s labeling control system.

InterlinkIQ software provides essential tools for managing Critical Control Points (CCPs) in kosher food production. The software supports kosher certification, ingredient segregation, equipment cleaning, and supervision oversight with real-time tracking, automated alerts, and compliance management. From ensuring kosher certification of raw materials to preventing cross-contamination and verifying kosher labeling, InterlinkIQ ensures that all stages of kosher food production meet regulatory and religious requirements, with full traceability and control at every step.

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