The Knesset on Wednesday gave final approval to the kashrut law, which will appoint supervisors through local kashrut authorities. The move grants the Haredi parties all their demands in this legislative round, according to N12.
The Knesset gave final approval to the kashrut law early Wednesday, placing the appointment of kashrut supervisors under local religious authorities. The law, which effectively ends the private kashrut certification system, was passed as part of a legislative package that grants the Haredi parties all their demands in this round, according to N12.
The legislation is the culmination of a months-long legislative battle over kashrut oversight. Earlier tonight, The Zioneer reported on the final approval of the Malkieli bill, which nullifies private kashrut certification. The current law is the same bill, which shifts supervision to local authorities.
The Haredi parties had pushed for the change, arguing that private certification bodies undermined the Chief Rabbinate's authority. The law reverses the kashrut reform advanced by former Minister Matan Kahana, which allowed private certification. Multiple attempts to pass the legislation were made in previous sessions.
The vote came after a series of late-night debates in the Knesset plenum. The law now awaits publication in the official gazette.
4 developments
- DevelopingKnesset to Discuss Shas' Kashrut Reform Bill Tomorrow
- DevelopingKnesset passes bill allowing Haredi radio stations to broadcast nationwide
- StrongKnesset committee approves Malkieli bill to repeal Kahana kashrut reform for final readings
- DevelopingMKs approve law weakening incentive for Haredi recruitment
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