How do you obtain kosher certification for a beverage or spirit product in the UK?

Kosher certification for drinks is straightforward and several members have completed the process successfully. The main steps involve:

- **Kosher.org.uk** — The primary UK certifying body; members have chatted to them at trade shows and recommend starting here for guidance. - **STAR-K Certification, Inc.** (US-based with UK presence) — A recognized alternative certifier useful if you need US recognition or want multiple jurisdiction approval. Contact: 122 Slade Avenue, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21208; (410) 484-4110 x 207; Fax 443-334-0123. Members can arrange introductions. - **Local Rabbi/KLBD certification** — You need the services of a Rabbi to get certified. One member used a certifier in Stockport for multiple products and offers direct referrals via DM.

Members report the process is "pretty straightforward" and "wasn't as hard as we thought." Having multiple certifications (particularly US-based ones) is useful because "not all certifications are recognised everywhere." If interested in specifics, several members have completed this recently and are willing to share detailed experience via direct message.