Getting Kosher certified actually verified and validated our then in-house GMP standard and that we were indeed genuinely Kosher compliant from the moment we implemented this compliant standard back in 2000. It also validated beyond a doubt that we take all aspects of quality control and assurance seriously, remembering that there was no FDA cGMP policy regarding the dietary supplements industry back in 2000. We also manufacture OU (Orthodox Union, the largest Kosher certifying organization in the world)) approved Passover supervised and certified products – a first ever for a liquid herbal products company. Because Cedar Bear was already fully Kosher certified when the FDA cGMP policy and standards went into effect it meant that we were already in compliance with most of FDA cGMP inspection standards at that time. Surprisingly, over 70% of individuals who seek out and purchase Kosher certified products are not part of or have affiliation with the cultural context that Kosher originated from. These consumers simply want a quality standard that has stood the test of time and holds up to modern scientific food safety considerations. Being Kosher certified actually verifies through an independent 3rd party review that our facility, documentation, ingredients and operations standards for cleanliness, safety and uniformity are indeed real, and not just hype or puff. A reputable and fully recognized Kashrus standard, as we operate under, includes numerous aspects also embodied in the now current FDA cGMP standards, with the additional advantage that a Kosher standard is the most time-honored and scientific proven health and safety standard originating from a cultural context.Further, our Scrill K Kosher certification is recognized by the largest of kosher certifying agencies – OU (being the largest), OK, Star K, KOF-K, KSA and many other certifying agencies.