CES Food DataBase

Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel

• Kosher certification required

Ministry of Health

• Registration and licensing of instructors (importer responsibility)
• Application for import permits by product (Hebrew)

Review of standards + hygiene standards

• Preparation of raw materials and contents, manufacturing process diagram, and ingredient analysis table
• Review of food additive standards (check whether standards are exceeded)

Preparation of FTA Certificate of Origin

• Review of the practical benefits of the FTA agreement
• Preparation of Korea-Israel FTA Certificate of Origin

Meets food labeling standards (Hebrew labeling, English available)

• Mandatory labeling, nutritional information, calorie information, etc.
• Check for caution statements such as allergies

Documents to be submitted for imported food inspection

• Kosher certificate
• Hygiene certificate (for animal and plant products)
• Test report (COA)
• Product information, manufacturing process diagram, test report, nutritional information, label design
• Expiration date setting basis
• Allergen information
• Free sale certificate (issued by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)

Import customs clearance submission documents

• B/L, invoice, packing list, general certificate of origin (if required)

Israeli Ministry of Health

• Random sampling
  • 1. High-risk group (precise, on-site inspection)
  • 2. Medium-risk group
  • 3. Low-risk group (document inspection)
• Post-management: Periodic collection inspection after distribution

Israel Tax Authority - Customs & VAT Department

• Commercial invoice, packing list
• Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Korea-Israel FTA Certificate of Origin
• Insurance certificate
• Documents supporting freight charges

Export of goods after customs clearance

• Inland transportation