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Kosher

There is no specific legal requirement in the UK and EU for a cosmetic product to be declared as Kosher.

‘Kosher’ refers to foods that meet Jewish dietary laws in terms of which foods are permissible and how they are to be stored and prepared. It is generally used in reference to food, but there is also a market for cosmetic products to be Kosher. and it would be expected that cosmetic products claiming to be 'Kosher' are prepared according to the appropriate values. Some organisations offer certification for Kosher products.

It is likely that such brands and products will be labelled as Kosher to ensure they are easily identifiable. All claims should be true and not misleading according to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

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