1. Application requesting kosher certification submitted*
   
   
2. STAR-K contacts applicant to begin the review process*
   
   
3. Applicant provides a list of all ingredients and names of suppliers*
   
   
4. STAR-K reviews data and estimated fees*
   
   
5. STAR-K makes an initial inspection which includes a thorough review of all ingredients, all plant equipment, and manufacturing processes
   
   
6. STAR-K submits a contract proposal outlining all agreed upon terms for kosher certification
   
   
7. After all terms and issues have been satisfied, STAR-K issues a letter of certification, authorizing use of the STAR-K symbol on the products approved
   

*These are included in the no- obligation kashruth feasibility analysis.