Instead, the secretary referred the group to hearings scheduled to begin next month. Cohen said he plans to speak out at the September hearings. Genack also expressed optimism that the final regulations would not adversely affect the kosher community. Representatives from the Rabbinical Council of America, Empire Poultry and Star K Kosher Certification of Baltimore also attended the 35-minute meeting in Glickman's office. A period for public comment on the regulations expires 30 days after a series of public hearings scheduled to last through September.
Officials hope to have the new regulations in place by early next year.
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