Kosher Certifications & Standards
Uncompromising quality backed by the highest kosher and food safety standards
Certified Kosher
Full rabbinical certification on every product
Cold-Chain Guaranteed
Temperature-controlled from facility to delivery
EU Compliant
Meets all EU food safety regulations
HACCP Certified
Hazard analysis and critical control protocols
Glatt Kosher Certification
Glatt kosher is the gold standard of kosher meat certification, originating from the Ashkenazi tradition. The word "Glatt" means "smooth" in Yiddish, referring to the condition of the animal's lungs after slaughter. For meat to qualify as Glatt kosher, the lungs must be completely smooth and free of any adhesions, lesions, or irregularities.
This rigorous standard goes beyond the baseline requirements of kosher law (halacha). While standard kosher certification permits certain minor adhesions that can be removed, Glatt certification demands an entirely blemish-free lung. This additional scrutiny ensures that only the healthiest animals are selected, resulting in superior meat quality.
At Shivuk Bracha, every Glatt-certified product undergoes thorough inspection by experienced bodkim (inspectors) who have trained for years in the art of lung examination. Our Glatt certification is recognized by major rabbinical authorities across Europe and Israel.
Chalak Kosher Certification
Chalak (also spelled Halak) is the Sephardic equivalent of the Glatt standard, derived from the Hebrew word meaning "smooth." While the underlying principle is the same — ensuring the animal's lungs are free of defects — Chalak certification follows the rulings of the Beit Yosef (Rabbi Yosef Karo), the primary halachic authority for Sephardic communities.
The Chalak standard is embraced by Sephardic, Mizrachi, and many Israeli communities worldwide. It represents an uncompromising approach to kashrut, adhering strictly to the Shulchan Aruch's requirement that only animals with perfectly smooth lungs may be consumed.
Our Chalak-certified products meet the stringent requirements set forth by leading Sephardic rabbinical authorities. Every animal is inspected individually, and only those meeting the highest Chalak standards are approved for our product line.
Mashgiach Supervision Process
A mashgiach (kosher supervisor) is present at every critical stage of our production process — from the selection of live animals through slaughter, inspection, processing, packaging, and shipping. Our team of certified mashgichim are trained professionals with deep knowledge of halacha and modern food production.
The supervision process includes verification of the shechita (ritual slaughter) performed by expert shochtim, meticulous post-slaughter lung inspection, nikur (removal of forbidden fats and sinews), proper salting and soaking procedures, and continuous oversight of processing and packaging to prevent any cross-contamination.
Our mashgichim maintain detailed records and provide full traceability from farm to delivery. Every batch is documented with certification seals that can be verified with the issuing rabbinical authority.
Cold-Chain Logistics & EU Compliance
Maintaining the cold chain is critical for both food safety and kosher integrity. Our entire logistics operation is built around temperature-controlled environments that keep meat at optimal storage temperatures from the moment of processing through final delivery to your door anywhere in Europe.
We fully comply with EU Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on hygiene for food of animal origin, as well as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) protocols. Our facilities are regularly audited by both rabbinical authorities and EU food safety inspectors, ensuring dual compliance with kosher standards and European food safety law.
Our fleet of refrigerated vehicles is GPS-tracked and temperature-monitored in real time. Clients receive full documentation including temperature logs, certificates of origin, and kosher certification for every shipment.
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