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Israeli Chief Rabbinate Revokes Kashrut License of Independent Certifier Tzohar

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 hours ago

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The Israeli Chief Rabbinate revoked the kosher certification license of Tzohar Food Supervision Ltd. days after granting it, citing a legal flaw in the licensing process due to lack of council approval. Tzohar will have a chance to respond in a hearing, but immediate cancellation steps are underway, signaling a forthcoming legal battle over kosher certification authority in Israel.

01The Chief Rabbinate canceled Tzohar's kosher license days after issuing it due to legal procedural flaws.
02The license was granted without required approval from the Chief Rabbinate Council or its president.
03The Ministry of Religious Services confirmed the license is invalid and Tzohar cannot operate under it.
04Tzohar will be allowed a formal hearing to present its case despite immediate cancellation steps.
05The move initiates a complex legal dispute over independent kosher certification in Israel.
06Tzohar is known for a more liberal kosher approach and has faced opposition from ultra-Orthodox groups.

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