The Knesset early Wednesday morning gave final approval to the Shas-sponsored kashrut law, which cancels the reform of former minister Matan Kahana that allowed private bodies to grant kosher certification. The law transfers kashrut supervision to local authorities, granting Haredi parties their demands, according to Israeli media reports.
The Knesset early Wednesday morning gave final approval to the Shas-sponsored kashrut law, canceling the 2022 reform that allowed private bodies to issue kosher certification. The legislation, spearheaded by Religious Services Minister Michael Malkieli, mandates that kashrut supervisors be appointed through local kashrut authorities, effectively ending the private certification system. The law passed in the early hours of Wednesday, fulfilling the Haredi parties' legislative demands in the current Knesset session. The bill had been approved for second and third readings by the Knesset's Committee for Public Projects on Monday, July 13, and its final passage marks a significant victory for Shas.
5 developments
- DevelopingKnesset to Discuss Shas' Kashrut Reform Bill Tomorrow
- DevelopingMK Ohad Tal presents bill to cancel kashrut reform, says it is 'a law of the people of Israel'
- StrongKnesset committee approves Malkieli bill to repeal Kahana kashrut reform for final readings
- DevelopingChief Rabbi Bar defends kashrut reform bill at Knesset committee
Source and signal
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