Israeli Parliament Reverses 2021 Kashrut Reform, Restores State Control
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First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Knesset has officially repealed the 2021 kosher certification reform, ending private certification and restoring exclusive authority to state religious bodies. The narrowly passed law also introduces safeguards against conflicts of interest in kosher supervision. Supporters praise the move as protecting religious standards, while opponents warn of reduced competition and higher food costs.
- 01Knesset repeals 2021 kosher reform, ending private certification authority.
- 02Only Chief Rabbinate, authorized local rabbis, and military rabbinate can issue kosher certificates.
- 03Law severs financial ties between supervisors and businesses to prevent conflicts of interest.
- 04Vote passed narrowly: 46 in favor, 41 opposed, no abstentions.
- 05Shas leader Aryeh Deri calls it a major religious and political achievement.
- 06Opposition warns repeal may harm competition and increase food prices.
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