Kosher certification confirms that applicable products and their production processes comply with the requirements of an authorized Kosher certification organization. Kosher certification can be relevant to food products, ingredients, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other product categories where Kosher status is commercially important. The assessment may include ingredient verification, supplier documentation, production processes, equipment, sanitation, segregation, and traceability. Certification can increase consumer confidence and support access to markets where Kosher compliance is required or commercially valuable.