Kosher Certification for Pharmaceuticals, Supplements, and Nutraceuticals in India
India is one of the world’s largest producers of medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and dietary supplements. As these products reach more overseas shoppers, many manufacturers are finding that kosher certification is not limited to food. Capsules, tablets, powders, gummies, and syrups can all be certified, and buyers who follow kosher law often look for certified supplements as carefully as they look for certified groceries. This guide explains how certification applies to health products and what manufacturers in seven major Indian cities should prepare. Why Health Products Need Kosher Attention Unlike a loaf of bread, a tablet or capsule often contains many small components that are not obvious to the user. Each one may come from a plant, animal, mineral, or synthetic source. Kosher certification examines all of them, along with the way the product is made and the equipment used. For export-focused companies, certification can matter for several reasons: Overseas distrib...