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In addition to kosher, the LBD encompass all aspects of Beth Din work including court cases, divorces, conversions, Jewish slaughter, and any major problems community problems. Click here for the Beth Din website.
The largest department within the LBD is the kosher division (KLBD). KLBD includes certification of some 123,000 ingredients and over 4,700 retail products worldwide as well as licensing of over 150 caterers, bakeries, restaurants, bonbonnières, delis and shops.
KLBD has been kosher certifying factories for over a century. With the office of the Chief Rabbi’s historic links to Commonwealth countries, together with shrinking distances and increased globalisation the KLBD has established itself as a leading global authority on kashrut and become one of the top five international kosher certification agencies.
KLBD’s competencies lie in raw materials and speciality ingredients including flavours, colours, emulsifiers, food chemicals, dairy derivatives and vitamins. In order to maintain the highest standards
KLBD employs a team of world-class technical experts who are qualified in chemistry and food technology, in addition to a skilled team of production and commercial consultants which assist companies in reaching the market. These individuals work alongside Rabbinical Coordinators who are experts in Kosher law and the application thereof to modern manufacturing technologies.
The LBD is affiliated to the United Synagogue (U.S.), the main and largest orthodox grouping in the UK. The U.S. currently has 62 synagogues throughout the UK and maintains the full spectrum of orthodox facilities. Surpluses from the KLBD go to support the LBD and U.S. community work.