Kosher Certification Guidelines https://ka.org.au/kosher-certification/guidelines ---- From their FAQThe KA certification is recognised around the world and the KA conducts hashgacha (supervision) for itself and other kashrut authorities in the USA, Israel, Asia, New Zealand and other parts of the world.
In every Jewish community there are people with different standards. The KA works very hard and always within Halacha in order to provide the widest range of kosher products possible, to enable people to eat in each other’s homes. Halachic sources for all decisions are available on request to Rabbi Gutnick.
As a matter of ethical responsibility, The KA does not market any kosher eatery or product. Such marketing is more appropriately carried out by the proprietors and the producers themselves.
How does The KA work financially?
In respect to supervision and kashering of premises, the fees charged to licensees are used to pay the mashgichim carrying out those services, as well as paying for all statutory requirements such as superannuation, workers’ compensation insurance and taxation. The KA has recently introduced a minimal administration charge on the cost of the Mashgiach to help defray the costs involved in recruiting, training and providing Mashgichim, as well as other costs such as office administration, rent, travel and motor vehicle expenses etc.
In the case of Eilat at Hadassa and M&M Poultry, the fees charged are used to pay the shochtim (ritual slaughterers), the mashgichim at the abattoirs, and the mashgichim at the butcher shop, as well as all statutory requirements, and the recently introduced Administration Charge. The KA charges a flat fee for Shechita both to Eilat at Hadassa and M&M, as well as a per hour charge for the Mashgiach at the shop.
An annual licence fee of $2,500.00 is payable by caterers, takeaways, restaurants and bakeries. All fleishig (meat) restaurants & take-aways have full time mashgichim and the cost of employment of these mashgichim is at most $34.01 per hour on weekdays and $43.40 on Shabbat, Yomim Tovim and Sundays. These hourly rates are for a “working” mashgiach, and include payment of all insurances, superannuation etc. The hourly rates are based on the Restaurant And Caterers Award. Pareve and dairy restaurants, take-aways and bakeries are charged a monthly “spot check” fee of up to $208.33 depending on the individual circumstances.
A kashrut charge per head for all functions, currently $2.50 is payable by the ba'al simcha. A set charge of $300.00 is charged for kiddushim.
The KA charges for Domestic Kosher certification, between $500.00 and $2,200.00. For export certification, between $2,200.00 and $6,600.00. The final fee will depend upon the difficulty of supervision and is determined at the time of the issuance of certification. The KA will also investigate products without charge to the manufacturer when this is felt to be a need for the community.
The KA receives neither handouts nor donations from any section of the community, and is totally self sufficient on a “user pays” basis." [continues]: https://ka.org.au/about/faq ----X ERUV - Like the wire strung around NYC ERUV IS KOSHER
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Kosher Certification Guidelines
https://ka.org.au/kosher-certification/guidelines
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From their FAQThe KA certification is recognised around the world and the KA conducts hashgacha (supervision) for itself and other kashrut authorities in the USA, Israel, Asia, New Zealand and other parts of the world.
In every Jewish community there are people with different standards. The KA works very hard and always within Halacha in order to provide the widest range of kosher products possible, to enable people to eat in each other’s homes. Halachic sources for all decisions are available on request to Rabbi Gutnick.
As a matter of ethical responsibility, The KA does not market any kosher eatery or product. Such marketing is more appropriately carried out by the proprietors and the producers themselves.
How does The KA work financially?
In respect to supervision and kashering of premises, the fees charged to licensees are used to pay the mashgichim carrying out those services, as well as paying for all statutory requirements such as superannuation, workers’ compensation insurance and taxation. The KA has recently introduced a minimal administration charge on the cost of the Mashgiach to help defray the costs involved in recruiting, training and providing Mashgichim, as well as other costs such as office administration, rent, travel and motor vehicle expenses etc.
In the case of Eilat at Hadassa and M&M Poultry, the fees charged are used to pay the shochtim (ritual slaughterers), the mashgichim at the abattoirs, and the mashgichim at the butcher shop, as well as all statutory requirements, and the recently introduced Administration Charge. The KA charges a flat fee for Shechita both to Eilat at Hadassa and M&M, as well as a per hour charge for the Mashgiach at the shop.
An annual licence fee of $2,500.00 is payable by caterers, takeaways, restaurants and bakeries. All fleishig (meat) restaurants & take-aways have full time mashgichim and the cost of employment of these mashgichim is at most $34.01 per hour on weekdays and $43.40 on Shabbat, Yomim Tovim and Sundays. These hourly rates are for a “working” mashgiach, and include payment of all insurances, superannuation etc. The hourly rates are based on the Restaurant And Caterers Award. Pareve and dairy restaurants, take-aways and bakeries are charged a monthly “spot check” fee of up to $208.33 depending on the individual circumstances.
A kashrut charge per head for all functions, currently $2.50 is payable by the ba'al simcha. A set charge of $300.00 is charged for kiddushim.
The KA charges for Domestic Kosher certification, between $500.00 and $2,200.00. For export certification, between $2,200.00 and $6,600.00. The final fee will depend upon the difficulty of supervision and is determined at the time of the issuance of certification. The KA will also investigate products without charge to the manufacturer when this is felt to be a need for the community.
The KA receives neither handouts nor donations from any section of the community, and is totally self sufficient on a “user pays” basis." [continues]:
https://ka.org.au/about/faq
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