Is this a replacement for our existing system or an add-on?
Access Kosher is designed to be the system of record. It replaces fragmented tools and custom builds with a single platform that manages supervision, inspections, certifications, and workflows end to end.
How difficult is the transition and data migration?
Access Kosher handles the full data migration process. This includes companies, facilities, products, ingredients, certificates, and historical records. Migrations have been completed successfully many times, and the process is structured to minimize disruption and avoid running parallel systems.
How is data structured in Access Kosher?
Access Kosher is built on a deep, fully connected data model with the structure of an ERP, purpose-built for kashrus. Companies link down through facilities, products, formulas, and ingredients, so records are never siloed. You can view an ingredient’s relationships and every formula and product it is used in (where-used), and each approval, rejection, and reformulation is recorded with the reason behind it in a full historical decision log you can trace back at any time.
Is Access Kosher compliant with UKD requirements?
Yes. Access Kosher is UKD compliant and production ready. The platform is already used by agencies that share data using UKD standards.
Do mashgichim need special training or devices?
No special devices are required. Mashgichim use a secure, mobile-first workspace that runs on the phone or tablet they already carry — there is nothing to install and no app-store updates to manage, so everyone is always on the current version. From the field they can view schedules, complete inspection reports, attach photos, and log their time, travel, and mileage on each visit. Training is provided, and prior rollouts have shown rapid adoption due to simplified workflows.
Will clients have access to a portal?
Yes. Clients have a dedicated portal to submit applications, ingredients, and products, track status, access certificates, and view inspection-related information. This reduces back-and-forth and improves transparency.
Can Access Kosher generate LOCs, Schedule A, and Schedule B documents?
Yes. Access Kosher generates Letters of Certification (LOCs), Schedule A, and Schedule B documents in one click from your connected company, facility, and product records, with fully customizable templates. Because the documents are generated from live data, they stay accurate and are easy to reissue at renewal.
Does Access Kosher support QR codes and physical product traceability?
Yes. Access Kosher includes a built-in QR code sticker generator so agencies can print physical QR stickers for special production runs, batches, and bulk containers. End-users and outside supervisors can scan the sticker to verify the product’s real-time kosher status — giving you full batch- and lot-level traceability of physical product, not just a searchable document repository.
Can we upload and edit records in bulk?
Yes. In addition to the full data migration we handle at onboarding, your team can bulk upload products, ingredients, and documents at any time from a spreadsheet, and bulk edit many existing records in a single action — so you are never stuck entering or updating items one by one.
Do you support bulk upload?
Yes. Access Kosher supports bulk upload directly from a spreadsheet, so you can add large batches of products, ingredients, and documents in a single step rather than entering them one at a time. Our team also handles the full initial data upload for you during onboarding, and you can run bulk uploads yourself whenever you need to afterward.
Is there an activity log or audit trail?
Yes. Access Kosher includes a live activity feed of recent actions and a complete audit trail that records who changed what, and when, across the account. This gives the office full oversight and accountability without digging through emails or spreadsheets.
How does this compare to building on Salesforce?
Salesforce is a powerful general platform, but it requires heavy customization and ongoing technical effort to support kosher supervision workflows. Access Kosher is purpose-built for kashrus operations, reducing complexity, maintenance overhead, and long-term cost.
How is the platform kept up to date?
Access Kosher is actively developed and used by multiple agencies. All feature releases are shared across customers, so improvements made for one agency benefit all users.
What if our needs change over time?
The platform is configurable and continues to evolve based on real agency use. As part of a multi-agency platform, new needs are addressed as part of an ongoing roadmap rather than requiring custom one-off development.
Who owns our data?
You retain full ownership of your data at all times. Access Kosher acts as the platform provider, not the data owner.
How long does it take to get up and running?
Most agencies are able to onboard and go live in weeks, not months. Timeline depends on data volume and migration complexity, but the platform is production ready from day one.
We already invested significantly in building our own system. Are we able to salvage some of it?
Yes. The work you have done provides valuable insight into your workflows and client needs. In many cases, features and ideas from internal systems are incorporated into Access Kosher at no additional cost. The goal is to preserve learning while avoiding further sunk-cost escalation.
Are backups performed?
Yes. Daily backups are performed as standard to protect against data loss. Backups are tested and monitored as part of regular operations.
Are offsite backups available?
Yes. Offsite backups are available as an additional service for organizations that require an extra layer of redundancy or disaster recovery protection.
Is our data portable?
Yes. Your data can be exported in standard formats if required, ensuring you are not locked into the platform.
Do you support single sign-on?
Yes. Access Kosher supports single sign-on (SSO), allowing organizations to integrate with their existing identity provider and manage user access centrally.
How does Access Kosher keep proprietary formulas and recipes confidential?
Access Kosher uses granular, role-based access control that goes down to the field and formula level. Administrators, mashgichim, and certified companies each work in their own scope and see only the data they are authorized to, so manufacturers’ proprietary formulas and recipes stay confidential to the people who need them. Two-factor authentication (2FA) and single sign-on (SSO) are built in, and a complete audit trail records who accessed or changed what, and when.
Is the client portal modern and easy to use?
Yes. Access Kosher provides a modern, fast, mobile-friendly self-service portal for administrators, mashgichim, and certified companies. It turns client onboarding, ingredient submissions, and approvals into clean digital queues, replacing scattered email threads and spreadsheets with one always-current system. Every role gets its own purpose-built workspace, so the interface stays fast and focused on the task at hand.
How established is Access Kosher, and which agencies use it?
Access Kosher has been in production for over six years and is trusted by more than a dozen kashrus agencies worldwide, giving it a proven, multi-agency track record. Agencies using Access Kosher include AKC, CRC, OVK, Holland Kosher, EarthKosher, KSA, Oregon Kosher, UMK, Top-K, and The Kashrus Authority. Because every agency runs on the same actively developed platform, improvements built for one agency benefit them all.